Feline nocturnal mammal of Africa and Asia typically with blotched or spotted fur (5)

(Other definitions for civet that I've seen before include "Catlike mammal secreting musk used in perfumes" , "Cat-like mammal which secrets musk used in perfumes" , "A cat, its musky perfume" , "Smelly nocturnal cat-like mammal with a barred and spotted coat" , "Cat-like carnivore" .)