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A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To smell like/be a polecat

Home The Lexicon To smell like/be a polecat

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To smell like/be a polecat

Definition

Refers to a skunk or weasel-like animal; used figuratively for something foul-smelling.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Felines

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