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Meaning Of Otter
n.
Any carnivorous animal of the genus Lutra, and related
genera. Several species are described. They have large, flattish heads,
short ears, and webbed toes. They are aquatic, and feed on fish. Their
fur is soft and valuable. The common otter of Europe is Lutra vulgaris;
the American otter is L. Canadensis; other species inhabit South
America and Asia.
n.
The larva of the ghost moth. It is very injurious to hop
vines.