civet cat

(noun) raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings. Synonyms: bassarisk, cacomistle, cacomixle, coon cat, raccoon fox, ringtail, ring-tailed cat, civet cat, miner's cat, Bassariscus astutus.

(noun) cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes. Synonyms: civet, civet cat.