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Rareferret
The correct spelling is ferret.
How to pronounce ferret
/ˈfɛɹɪt/
nounIPA: /ˈfɛɹɪt/
Say it like: Fer-ret
The correct spelling is ferret. An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
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Meanings
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.
- 4.A tape of silk, cotton, or ribbon, used to tie documents, clothing, etc. or along the edge of fabric.
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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