Persian lamb

noun

Definition of Persian lambnext
as in rabbit

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Recent Examples of Persian lamb Like the spicy wild fish, a fish tartare with spring onions, celery, cilantro, cashews, and lime vinaigrette, that is tangy and fresh, or the equally flavorful Persian lamb cigars, crunchy savory pastries filled with ground lamb and spicy merguez sausage. — Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 1 June 2022 Marlene was lovely that evening, after a few brandy-and-Babychams, in her pearl earrings and the precious Persian lamb. — Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Persian lamb
  1. rabbit
  2. beaver
  3. seal
  4. mink
  5. raccoon
  6. muskrat
  7. otter
  8. fisher
Noun
  • Plants tolerate a range of soils and are unbothered by rabbits or deer.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • There’s a bug-eyed rabbit, a blue donkey and several variations of what appear to be skulls.
    — Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of rabbit
Noun
  • Then, a 900-lb beaver, Buc-ee’s, shows up with 50 gas pumps and a lawsuit.
    — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • There’s the yellow, blue-nosed beaver Norb (Nick Bakay) — witty, sophisticated, sarcastic, and opinionated.
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Definition of beaver
Noun
  • Though Australians may be used to seeing other types of seals on their coasts – fur seals, leopard seals – Neil’s species is much less common, adding to his appeal.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The proposal builds on existing seals for civics education and biliteracy to recognize high school graduates for civic and language excellence.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • Arthur Labellman, 81, ran the shop started by his grandfather in 1919 for more than 50 years, selling mink coats and other products at the height of downtown’s retail era.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • Sonoma County Animal Services said its officers responded to the resident's call and discovered that the otter was actually a tiny baby American mink.
    — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of mink
Noun
  • Some people have to remove bird feeders during the summer because of problems with bears, raccoons, and other wild animals.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Two dogs were exposed to the raccoon and one resident might have been exposed, the city said in a Facebook post.
    — Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026
Definition of raccoon
Noun
  • Gassing of the muskrat runs, or burrows, was also tried.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 22 June 2026
  • In fact, one quite successful muskie artificial lure is fashioned of fur in the shape of a small muskrat, and has a black soft-plastic tail.
    — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of muskrat
Noun
  • Sonoma County Animal Services said its officers responded to the resident's call and discovered that the otter was actually a tiny baby American mink.
    — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • There’s an art gallery, the Birds of Prey Center, an otter exhibit, and Desertarium, which features turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, and more.
    — Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Definition of otter
Noun
  • Kenyan law restricts trawlers to waters at least 5 nautical miles (9 kilometers) offshore, but fishers say some vessels routinely operate much closer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Depredation occurs when a shark steals an angler’s catch off their line, and Florida’s fishers are tired of it.
    — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of fisher

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