ferret — a small carnivorous mammal with a long thin body, used for hunting rabbits
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small carnivorous mammal with a long thin body, used for hunting rabbits
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈferɪt/
Example Sentences
- My pet ferret somehow ferreted out all my hidden snacks in just five minutes.
- The journalist ferreted out the corruption scandal.
- Stop ferreting around in my room!
ferret
NOUN[/ˈferɪt/]
a small carnivorous mammal with a long thin body, used for hunting rabbits
The detective will ferret out the truth hidden in these dusty files.
The ferret's fighting spirit earns true merit!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'furet', derived from Latin 'furetus', which comes from 'fur' meaning 'thief'. The animal was named for its thieving behavior, as it was known to steal and hide small objects.
Breakdown
Latin 'fur' (thief) + '-et' (diminutive suffix) = furetus (small thief) → Old French 'furet' → English 'ferret'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pet ferret somehow ferreted out all my hidden snacks in just five minutes.”
“The journalist ferreted out the corruption scandal.”
“Stop ferreting around in my room!”
“The white ferret looked like a furry sausage with legs.”
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