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draatsi

nounanimals

semi-aquatic fish-eating mammal

A semi-aquatic, fish-eating mammal with dense fur found along rivers and coasts; the otter.

Example in use

Ah saw a draatsi rinnin alang the burn.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/DRAATS-ee/

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