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otter

ot.ter \'a:t-*r\ n [ME oter, fr. OE otor; akin to OHG ottar otter, Gk 
   hydo]-r water - more at WATER 1: any of several aquatic fish-eating mammals 
   (genus Lutra) related t o the weasels and minks that have webbed and clawed 
   feet and dark brown fur 2: the fur or pelt of an otter