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靈貓

简灵猫 · 繁靈貓

Mandarin · pinyin líng māo

civet (arboreal cat)
viverrid (mammal group including mongoose and civet)

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貓: māo · cat
灵: líng · spirit, soul; spiritual world
猫: māo · cat

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2–1 · ling2 mao1

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civets in the family Viverridae

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