'Herpestes' definitions:

Definition of 'Herpestes'

From: WordNet
noun
Mongooses [syn: Herpestes, genus Herpestes]

Definition of 'Herpestes'

From: GCIDE
  • Herpestes \Herpestes\ n. A genus of carnivores including the mongooses.
  • Syn: genus Herpestes. [WordNet 1.5]