FISHER

Fisher

The fisher is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family, commonly referred to as the weasel family. The fisher is closely related to but larger than the American Marten . The fisher is a forest-dwelling creature whose range covers much of the boreal forest in Canada to the northern fringes of the United States. Names derived from aboriginal languages include pekan, pequam, and wejack. It is also sometimes referred to as a fisher cat, although it is not a feline.

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fisher

Noun

  1. A person or ship that is engaged in fishing.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A North American marten that has thick brown fur, .
  2. The fur of this animal.


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