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Ferret Definition & Meaning

ferret
noun
  1. musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct
  2. domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits
verb
  1. hound or harry relentlessly
  2. hunt with ferrets
  3. search and discover through persistent investigation; "She ferreted out the truth"

"Ferret" in song lyrics

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  • "black footed ferret"
    AOL — AOL
  • "download web ferret"
    AOL — AOL
  • "penalty for killing a black footed ferret"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does ferret mean?
musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits hound or harry relentlessly hunt with ferrets search and discover through persistent investigation; "She ferreted out the truth"
What part of speech is ferret?
Ferret is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does ferret have?
Ferret has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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