'Mellivora Indica' definitions:
Definition of 'Mellivora Indica'
From: GCIDE
- Ratel \Ra"tel\ (r[=a]"t[e^]l), n. [F.] (Zool.) Any carnivore of the genus Mellivora, allied to the weasels and the skunks; -- called also honey badger. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Several species are known in Africa and India. The Cape ratel (Mellivora Capensis) and the Indian ratel (Mellivora Indica) are the best known. The back is gray; the lower parts, face, and tail are black. They are fond of honey, and rob the nests of wild bees. [1913 Webster]