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/
Korean meaning: 긴 몸을 가진 작은 육식동물, 토끼 사냥에 사용되는 족제비
Korean pronunciation: **페**릿
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
A brown ferret hunts rabbits through the grassy burrows
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The ferret's fighting spirit earns true merit!
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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.
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“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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