**Skunk #1**
Skunk #1 is a cornerstone in the cannabis world, renowned for its potent aroma and balanced effects. This iconic strain was first cultivated in the late 1970s by Sacred Seed Co. in California, blending Afghani, Acapulco Gold, and Colombian Gold genetics. The term “Skunk” aptly describes its strong, musky scent, which was groundbreaking at the time. Skunk #1 has not only stood the test of time but has also become a genetic backbone for many modern strains, thanks to its stable and reliable growth characteristics. Over the decades, its meaning has expanded beyond just a strain name to represent a benchmark of quality in cannabis breeding. As the cannabis industry evolves, Skunk #1 continues to be a favorite among cultivators and consumers alike, cherished for its consistent performance and rich heritage. [Source: Leafly, Wikipedia]
Skunks are mammals in the family Mephitidae. They are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant scent from their anal glands. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or ginger colored, but all have warning coloration.
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| Striped skunks | |
Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Suborder: | Caniformia |
| Superfamily: | Musteloidea |
| Family: | Mephitidae |
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While related to polecats and other members of the weasel family, skunks have as their closest relatives the Old World stink badgers.
English
Alternative forms
- (obsolete) scunck
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /skʌŋk/
- Rhymes: -ʌŋk
Etymology 1
From an unattested Southern New England Algonquian word, cognate with Abenaki segôgw, segonku (“he who squirts (musk) / urinates”), from Proto-Algonquian *šeka·kwa, from *šek- (“to urinate”). Doublet of Chicago.
Noun
skunk (plural skunks) (originally Canada, US)
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