zorrillo
skunk
zorro
fox
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-illo
diminutive suffix
Zorrillo means skunk and can be thought of as a small1 (-illo1) fox0 (zorro0), as skunks are similar in size and shape to small foxes.
noun
- skunkA small, carnivorous mammal known for its strong odor, similar to a skunk.Un zorrillo cruzó la carretera anoche. // A skunk crossed the road last night.