Gen"et (jn"t or j*nt"), Ge*nette" (j*nt"), n. [F. genette, Sp. gineta,
fr. Ar. jarnei.] 1. (Zoˆl.) One of several species of small Carnivora
of the genus Genetta, allied to the civets, but having the scent glands
less developed, and without a pouch.
The common genet (Genetta vulgaris) of Southern Europe, Asia Minor, and
North Africa, is dark gray, spotted with black. The long tail is banded
with black and white. The Cape genet (G. felina), and the berbe (G.
pardina), are related African species.
2. The fur of the common genet (Genetta vulgaris); also, any skin
dressed in imitation of this fur.
Gen"et (?), n. [See Jennet.] A small-sized, well-proportioned, Spanish
horse; a jennet. Shak.
Ge*neth"li*ac (?), a. [L. genethliacus, Gr. &?;, fr. &?; belonging to
one's birth, gene`qlh birth, fr. gi`gnesqai to be born.] Pertaining to
nativities; calculated by astrologers; showing position of stars at
one's birth. Howell.
Ge*neth"li*ac, n. 1. A birthday poem.