zorilla

/ zəˈrɪlə; zəˈrɪl /

noun

1. a skunk-like African musteline mammal, Ictonyx striatus, having a long black-and-white coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of zorilla¹

C18: from French, from Spanish zorrillo a little fox, from zorro fox

Example Sentences

Late in the third, Eckhaus fired a 6-yard pass to David Zorilla — his first TD catch of the season — crossing the front of the end zone for a 24-10 lead.

From Seattle Times

His game-ending 45-yard heave to David Zorilla was completed at the 1.

From Seattle Times

Zorilla caught five passes for a career-high 115 yards, Fabrice Mukendi gained a career-high 111 yards rushing for Bryant.

From Seattle Times

Vidal scored in the 15th minute after being set up by Lionel Messi, who, like most of his teammates, had a discreet outing at Valladolid’s empty José Zorilla Stadium.

From Washington Times

Garza Zorilla, 43, drives to Tysons where he works in real estate.

From Washington Post