Crossword-Solution: TELEDU
Dictionary
| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Teledu | n. | 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. |
Anagrams
| Word | Anagrams | |
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| TELEDU | anagram | ELUTED |
We have 6 clues for the answer “TELEDU”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Badger of Java, Sumatra, etc. | 1 answer |
| Badger-like mammal of Java. | 1 answer |
| Javanese skunk | 1 answer |
| The Javanese skunk. | 1 answer |
| Skunk-like animal | 2 answers |
| Skunk | 17 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
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Sentences with TELEDU (5)
The teledu of Java (_Mydaus meliceps_) is the worst of the family in this respect, and almost equals the skunk.
The Malay badger (_Mydaus meliceps_) is confined to the mountains of Java (where it is called the teledu), Sumatra and Borneo.
All these animals--the Javanese teledu excepted--have long tails; some of them, in fact, being very long and very bushy--a characteristic altogether wanting to the bears, that can hardly be said to have tails at all.
This animal has an upturned snout, which is described as closely resembling that of _Mydaus_, the Teledu.
The general appearance of the animal is decidedly Badger-like; it has, in fact, a good deal of resemblance both to the Ratel and to the Teledu.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: Crossroads, NYT.
Used 6 times in crossword archives (1943–2006).