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black-footed ferret
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black-footed ferret
n.
A North American weasel (Mustela nigripes) that is yellowish above, mixed with brown on the head and neck, and has a blackish mask and feet. It is related to the European polecat.
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Noun1.black-footed ferret - musteline mammal of prairie regions of United Statesblack-footed ferret - musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct
ferret, Mustela nigripes
mustelid, musteline, musteline mammal - fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals
genus Mustela, Mustela - type genus of the family Mustelidae: minks and weasels
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