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 Fer·ret n.  Zool. An animal of the Weasel family (Mustela furo syn. Putorius furo), about fourteen inches in length, of a pale yellow or white color, with red eyes.  It is a native of Africa, but has been domesticated in Europe.  Ferrets are used to drive rabbits and rats out of their holes.  They are sometimes kept as pets.