Stink·ing, a. & n. from Stink, v.
Stinking badger Zool., the teledu.
Stinking cedar Bot., the California nutmeg tree; also, a related tree of Florida (Torreya taxifolia).
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Tel·e·du n. Zool. 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.
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