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noun • musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct • domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits verb • hound or harry relentlessly • hunt with ferrets • search and discover through persistent investigation | ||||||||
| 43% | 8 | Bird whose name is derived from Latin for 'little fan' | ||||||
noun • Eurasian lapwings | ||||||||
| 42% | 12 | Their name comes from the Latin word 'trombidium', meaning 'little thief' | ||||||
noun • mites, also known as red velvet mites or rain bugs (Trombidiidae) | ||||||||
Animals Whose Name Is Derived From The Latin For Little Thief Crossword Clue
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FERRETS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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FERRETS
Updated: October 11, 2023
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