Fitch (Noun)
Meaning
Dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The fitch is a relatively small mammal native to Eurasia, primarily inhabiting woodland areas.
- During a walk through the forest, a fitch suddenly darted across the narrow trail.
- While exploring the woods, hikers encountered a fitch, but the strong smell made them retreat.
- Due to the distinctively pungent odor emitted by the fitch when threatened, it has few natural predators.
- Fitches, despite their small size, can defend themselves with a potent secretion from their anal glands.