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otter meaning in Tamil

நீர்நாய் nīrnāy

/ˈɒtə/

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otter in Tamil: நீர்நாய் (nīrnāy). In English, otter means an aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae.

Tamil words for otter

mammal
நீர்நாய் nīrnāy

English meaning of otter

  1. noun An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae.
  2. noun The flesh or fur of this animal.
  3. noun A hairy man with a slender physique, in contrast with a bear, who is more thickset.
  4. noun Annatto (dye).

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Questions about otter in Tamil

What is the meaning of otter in Tamil?
Otter in Tamil is நீர்நாய் (nīrnāy).
otter என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Otter: நீர்நாய் (nīrnāy).
What does otter mean in English?
Otter means an aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae.

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