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• noun (Context 1)

A semiaquatic carnivorous mammal of the weasel family (Mustelidae), native to freshwater rivers, lakes, and coastal shorelines across North and South America, Europe, and Asia, characterized by a streamlined body, dense waterproof fur, and webbed feet for swimming.

Usage Example

"While kayaking along the calm tributary, we spotted a North American otter playfully sliding down a muddy bank into the water."

Strongest
otter
Weak
mustelid

• Nearby Words

river birch
river cooter
river jack
river otter
riverside
rivet
riyadh

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for River otter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/river otter
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