English dictionary
otter
/'/A/t/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the fur of an otter
Source: WordNet 3.0
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freshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Any carnivorous animal of the genus <i>Lutra</i>, and related genera. Several species are described. They have large, flattish heads, short ears, and webbed toes. They are aquatic, and feed on fish. Their fur is soft and valuable. The common otter of Europe is <i>Lutra vulgaris</i>; the American otter is <i>L. Canadensis</i>; other species inhabit South America and Asia.
Source: webster1913
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A corruption of <u>Annotto</u>.
Source: webster1913