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ferret in Malay

feret

/ˈfɛɹɪt/

ferret in Malay: feret. In English, ferret means an often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the European polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

Malay words for ferret

the mammal Mustela putorius furo
feret

English meaning of ferret

  1. noun An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the European polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
  2. noun A black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes).
  3. noun A diligent searcher.
  4. verb To hunt game with ferrets.

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Questions about ferret in Malay

What is the meaning of ferret in Malay?
Ferret in Malay is feret.
Apakah maksud ferret dalam bahasa Melayu?
Ferret: feret.
What does ferret mean in English?
Ferret means an often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the European polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

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