lutra

/ˈlʊtrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of weasels, including the European otter.

“The naturalist studied the behavior of the otter (Lutra lutra) in its natural habitat.”

2. noun

A type of fish in the genus Lutra (family Sisoridae).

“The lutra fish is found in freshwater rivers and streams in Southeast Asia.”

Synonyms

  • otter
  • weasel

Antonyms

  • terrestrial mammal