largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civetsSynonyms: fossafossa cat
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Foussa \Fous"sa\, n. [Natibe name.] (Zool.) A viverrine animal of Madagascar (Cryptoprocta ferox). It resembles a cat in size and form, and has retractile claws. [1913 Webster]