otters

Noun (1)

otter (countable and uncountable, plural otters or otter)

1. An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae.
   1. (uncountable) The flesh or fur of this animal
      • 'The Aleuts come from a country far to the north,' he said. 'Their ways are not ours nor is their language. They have come to take otter and to give us our share in many goods which they have and which we can use.1960, Scott O'Dell, Island of the Blue Dolphins, Puffin Books, page 11
2. (slang) A hairy man with a slender physique, in contrast with a bear, who is more thickset.

Noun (2)

otter (uncountable)

1. (obsolete) annatto (dye)

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