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Ferret

/ˈfɛɹɪt/

An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

📖 Definitions of "Ferret"

noun
  1. 1

    An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

  2. 2

    The black-footed ferret, Mustela nigripes.

  3. 3

    A diligent searcher.

verb
  1. 1

    To hunt game with ferrets.

  2. 2

    (by extension) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out.

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