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fer·ret
 ferret
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- pronunciation:
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noun |
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A ferret is a small furry mammal. It usually has light-colored fur mixed with dark brown fur. It has short legs, a long neck, and black feet. Ferrets are a kind of weasel, and they eat rodents. There is another kind of ferret that is usually all white.
Ferrets are cute, but they have sharp claws and sharp teeth.
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hunt |
| derivation: |
ferreter (n.) |
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