sea otter Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun large marine otter of northern Pacific coasts having very thick dark brown fur
Enhydra lutris.
WordNet
Sea" ot"ter
Definitions
(Zoöl.) An aquatic carnivore ( Enhydris lutris, ∨ marina ) found in the North Pacific Ocean. Its fur is highly valued, especially by the Chinese. It is allied to the common otter, but is larger, with feet more decidedly webbed.
