Meaning
A stink badger, a mammal endemic to the island of Java, Mydaus javanensis.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Malay teledu.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Indonesian stink badgerJavan stink badgerMalay stink badgerSunda stink badgerstinking badger
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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