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Persian lambs

noun

plural of Persian lamb
as in rabbit

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Persian lambs
  1. rabbit
  2. seals
  3. muskrat
  4. mink
  5. raccoon
  6. otters
  7. badgers
  8. fishers
Noun
  • Skinning rabbits, chopping wood, and running interference between his parents.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Natural history Diet and behavior Rodents, small rabbits, birds, frogs, lizards, and bats form the primary prey of this species.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rabbit
Noun
  • Colombian authorities also seized 17 laptops, 68 cellphones and eight computer towers, along with counterfeit seals and fraudulent documents, during searches associated with the arrests in Medellín.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Poor seals around the unit can trap moisture, leading to mold growth on the window frame and wall.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of seals
Noun
  • It is commonly spread through tick bites and deer flies that have fed on infected animals, such as wild rabbits, hares, muskrats and rodents.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Gassing of the muskrat runs, or burrows, was also tried.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 22 June 2026
Definition of muskrat
Noun
  • Drape it over your sofa throughout the season and refresh your space with new throw pillow covers, like the Cozy Teddy covers in the same fuzzy fabric or the luxuriously soft faux-mink covers in a similar color.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In the mink colorway, a warm, grayish brown neutral, the bed is versatile enough to complement any evolving palette and lots of different aesthetics.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mink
Noun
  • The disease is primarily spread to humans through bites and scratches from infected animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes.
    — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Black rat snakes are eaten by raccoons, weasels, coyotes, owls, hawks, and other snakes.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of raccoon
Noun
  • Still, even in California, who worries about being savaged by an otter?
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There was also an otter attack in Anchorage, Alaska, KTUU reported last month.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of otters
Noun
  • Like Snow White, she is surrounded by woodland creatures — rabbits, badgers even a deer — all frozen in time.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
  • These animals included badgers, bats, crows, foxes, hedgehogs, otters and owls, among many others.
    — Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Definition of badgers
Noun
  • The orca in the photo eventually died, but also capsized the boat, leaving the fishers to be rescued by other boats.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Fly-fishers will find an extensive stretch of Gold Medal Water (a designation for quality and trout density) in Colorado, with access to browns, brookies, cutthroats, and rainbow trout.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of fishers
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“Persian lambs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Persian%20lambs. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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