Thursday, 13 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 156. Polecat

Polecat is shortening of 'poule-chat' (chicken cat), reflecting this beast's perceived taste for poultry.

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On the Loughor-Gorseinon border, noted Sneezewort ( Achilla ptarmica ) in flower as well as Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ) and ...