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loutre

otter

noun LOO-truh Rare

Usage Note

Loutre refers to the semi-aquatic mammal known for its playful behaviour; the sea otter is loutre de mer. The phrase fourrure de loutre (otter fur) appears in historical texts, as otter pelts were once prized in trade.

Examples

"La loutre joue dans la rivière."

Natural Translation

The otter plays in the river.

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