3. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The Lophiomys. Mad-dog skullcap (Bot.), an American herb (Scetellaria lateriflora) formerly prescribed as a cure for hydrophobia.
SKULLFISH
Skull"fish`, n.
Defn: A whaler's name for a whale more than two years old.
SKULPIN
Skul"pin, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: See Sculpin.
SKUN
Skun, n. & v.
Defn: See Scum.
SKUNK
Skunk, n. Etym: [Contr. from the Abenaki (American Indian) seganku.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of several species of American musteline carnivores of the genus Mephitis and allied genera. They have two glands near the anus, secreting an extremely fetid liquid, which the animal ejects at pleasure as a means of defense.