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ferret
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noun
A
small
,
domesticated
carnivorous
mammal
(
Mustela
putorius
furo
)
often
kept
as
a
pet
or
used
for
hunting
rabbits
.
She
has
a
pet
ferret
that
loves
to
play
with
toys
.
Ferrets
are
known
for
their
curious
and
playful
nature
.
In
some
countries
,
ferrets
are
used
to
help
control
rabbit
populations
.
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verb
To
search
or
hunt
for
something
persistently
.
She
ferreted
out
the
truth
about
the
missing
documents
.
He
spent
hours
ferreting
through
old
records
to
find
the
information
he
needed
.
The
detective
ferreted
out
the
clues
to
solve
the
mystery
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
furittus
Originally meant
little thief
Background
The word 'ferret' comes from the Latin 'furittus', meaning 'little thief', likely due to the animal's habit of stealing small items. It entered English through Old French in the 14th century.