noun
Meaning 1
A common European otter (Lutra lutra).
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Phrase guide
river otter
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noun
Meaning 2
Any otter of the four species in genus Lontra.
Lontra canadensis (North American river otter)
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noun
Meaning 3
Any otter of the four species in genus Lontra.
Lontra felina (marine otter, sea cat)
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noun
Meaning 4
Any otter of the four species in genus Lontra.
Lontra longicaudis (South American river otter)
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noun
Meaning 5
Any otter of the four species in genus Lontra.
Lontra provocax (southern river otter)
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noun
Meaning 6
A giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)
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Synonyms: river wolf
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noun
Meaning 7
sociable aquatic animal widely distributed along streams and lake borders in North America
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Lutra canadensis
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Broader terms: otter
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