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Webster 1913 Edition
Teledu
Tel′e-du
,Noun.
(Zool.)
An East Indian carnivore (
Mydaus meliceps
) allied to the badger, and noted for the very offensive odor that it emits, somewhat resembling that of a skunk. It is a native of the high mountains of Java and Sumatra, and has long, silky fur. Called also stinking badger
, and stinkard
.