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Rareferrets
The correct spelling is ferrets.
How to pronounce ferrets
noun
Say it like: Fer-ret-s
The correct spelling is ferrets. 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.
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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