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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
An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
- 2
The black-footed ferret, Mustela nigripes.
- 3
A diligent searcher.
verb
- 1
To hunt game with ferrets.
- 2
(by extension) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out.
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