Asian small-clawed otter

noun

: a small otter (Aonyx cinerea) of southern Asia with short, blunt claws
Asian small-clawed otters, the world's smallest species of otter, are 2 feet long and weigh around 10 pounds.Derek Quizon, Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2010

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Asian small-clawed otter was in 1978

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“Asian small-clawed otter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asian%20small-clawed%20otter. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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