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 ====Name origin====
-Zangoose's name is a portmanteau of ''mongoose'', a small, cat-like carnivore that is well known for its ability to hunt and kill venomous snakes, and 刪 ''san'', cut down. . The word for "mongoose" in Japan translates literally to "cat ferret", which explains its felid appearance and its nickname in the Pokedex. It may also come from 残痕 "zankon", scars due to the markings in its body. It may also be a portmanteau of "mongoose" with "zangado", Portuguese for "angry", due to its ferocious behavior and look.
+Zangoose's name is a portmanteau of ''mongoose'', a small, cat-like carnivore that is well known for its ability to hunt and kill venomous snakes, and 刪 ''san'', cut down. The word for "mongoose" in Japan translates literally to "cat ferret", which explains its felid appearance and its nickname in the Pokedex. It may also come from 残痕 "zankon", scars due to the markings in its body. It may also be a portmanteau of "mongoose" with "zangado", Portuguese for "angry", due to its ferocious behavior and look.
 ==In other languages==