ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Otter

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɒt.ə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Otter is a noun meaning An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae.

Meaning

An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae.

More Meanings

  1. (gay slang) A hairy man with a slender physique, in contrast with a bear, who is more thickset.
  2. Archaic form of attar.
  3. (obsolete) annatto (dye)

Example Sentences

[…] the precious perfume called otter of roses.

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