Persian lamb

noun

Definition of Persian lambnext
as in rabbit

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Recent Examples of Persian lamb 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
  • The franchise started with the original 2016 movie, which introduced fans to rabbit police officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and con artist fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman).
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • California’s bid to outlaw ‘glow-in-the-dark rabbits’ and ‘unicorn horses’ through experimentation fails.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of rabbit
Noun
  • On Sunday, the show aired a follow-up after Buc-ee’s filed a lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart of Beavercreek, Ohio, accusing it of copyright infringement over the use of a beaver as its mascot.
    — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The latest reports of rabid animals follows an incident in July in which a beaver infected with rabies bit a 13-year-old boy at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland's Frederick County.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of beaver
Noun
  • Front load washers can be more susceptible to mold and mildew because the door seal can trap water, providing a good environment for mold growth.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That dust grinds at the wheel bearings and works past the seals.
    — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • 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
  • The sleek style is made from top-grain Italian leather and is available in black, cognac, or mink.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of mink
Noun
  • The rabid raccoon was found near the 200 block of Cooley Mill Road in Havre de Grace, while the rabid fox was found near the 700 block of Walters Mill Road in Forest Hill, Maryland.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Jimothy the raccoon took over social media because of his unique shape due to a spinal condition.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of raccoon
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
  • The mile-long walk to Fisherman’s Wharf typically includes otter and harbor seal sightings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Pictures of the Channel Islands in the 1980s, after an analogous period of protection from human and otter predation, show huge herds of black abalone, shell to shell, covering patches of the tidepool like floor tiling.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026
Definition of otter
Noun
  • Businesses and other organizations also use Form 1099-MISC to report payments to attorneys, health care providers, commercial fishers, and others.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
  • GrowNYC’s flagship market operates four days a week year-round and hosts up to 140 regional farmers, fishers and bakers from within a 250-mile radius during peak season.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fisher

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