# falanouc

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A rare mongoose-like euplerid mammal of the species Eupleres goudotii, of Madagascar.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Malagasy falanouc, possible cognate of Malay pelanduk (“chevrotain”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/falanouc