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plural otters also otter
1
: any of various largely aquatic carnivorous mammals (such as genus Lutra or Enhydra) of the weasel family that usually have webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur
2
: the fur or pelt of an otter
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The zoo enlisted a professional tracker to help find both otters.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 June 2025
These types are symbolized by animals: lion, otter, golden retriever and beaver.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
By comparison, bringing a single otter back to the ecosystem can take significant time and investment.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
There’s a large theater space, believed to be designed in the hopes of Disneyland becoming a television production locale, and a significant plot dedicated to a river with surrounding attractions — the map calls for a space for otters, as well as a swamp area.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 June 2025
These types are symbolized by animals: lion, otter, golden retriever and beaver.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
By comparison, bringing a single otter back to the ecosystem can take significant time and investment.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
There’s a large theater space, believed to be designed in the hopes of Disneyland becoming a television production locale, and a significant plot dedicated to a river with surrounding attractions — the map calls for a space for otters, as well as a swamp area.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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“Otter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otter. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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otter
noun
ot·ter
ˈät-ər 
plural otter or otters
1
: any of several water-dwelling mammals that are related to the weasels and minks, have webbed feet with claws and dark brown fur, and feed on other animals (as fish, clams, and crabs) that live in or near the water compare sea otter
2
: the fur or pelt of an otter
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