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stoat

noun [C]
 
 
/stəʊt/ US  /stoʊt/

Definition

a small, thin animal that has brown fur in summer and white fur in winterWild mammalsHumans, apes and monkeysFelines (cats)Canines (dogs)Deer and antelopeRodents and similar animalsMarine mammals
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