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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFerret
/ˈfɛr.ɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A domesticated, slender, carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, frequently used for hunting rabbits and rodents.
"He kept a pet ferret that loved to scurry around the living room and hide small toys."
- 1
To search out, uncover, or bring to light from a concealed or obscure place.
"The tenacious journalist managed to ferret out the truth behind the financial scandal."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'ferレット' or Old French 'furette', ultimately originating from the Late Latin 'furo', meaning 'thief', likely based on its thievish habits regarding hidden objects.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ferret" is said worldwide
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furet
Transliteration: fyʁɛ
"Le furet dort la plus grande partie de la journée."
Frettchen
Transliteration: ˈfrɛtçən
"Das Frettchen ist ein verspieltes Haustier."
furetto
Transliteration: fuˈretto
"Il furetto è un animale molto curioso."
hurón
Transliteration: uˈɾon
"El hurón es un excelente cazador de roedores."
furão
Transliteration: fuˈɾɐ̃w
"O furão adora explorar cantos escuros da casa."
नेवला
Transliteration: nevalā
"नेवला एक छोटा मांसाहारी जीव है।"
雪貂
Transliteration: xuědiāo
"雪貂是一种活泼可爱的小动物。"
페럿
Transliteration: pereot
"페럿은 호기심이 많은 반려동물입니다."
フェレット
Transliteration: feretto
"フェレットは細長い体をした動物です。"
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