otter
/ˈɒt.ə/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae.
2
The flesh or fur of this animal
3
A hairy man with a slender physique, in contrast with a bear, who is more thickset.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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