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Mongoose

usgb/ˈmɑːŋɡuːs/Volume
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The word 'mongoose' can be used metaphorically to describe someone quick and brave. SlideDespite being the youngest, he was the mongoose of the team, fearlessly tackling challenges.
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Cultural SymbolPlay
In some stories, the mongoose represents intelligence and courage, especially in folklore. SlideThe clever mongoose in the tale outwitted the snake, saving the village.
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A mongoose is not a species of goose; it's a distinct mammal, similar in size to a cat. SlideMany people confuse the name, but the mongoose bears no relation to geese.
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