The Collaborative International Dictionary
stinking badger
Teledu \Tel"e*du\, n. (Zo["o]l.) An East Indian carnivore ( Mydaus meliceps) allied to the badger, and noted for the very offensive odor that it emits, somewhat resembling that of a skunk. It is a native of the high mountains of Java and Sumatra, and has long, silky fur. Called also stinking badger, and stinkard.