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Meaning of water-cat in English:

water-cat

Pronunciation /ˈwɔːtə ˌkat/

noun

historical

  • An otter.

    In later use, reflecting names in local languages for the southern Asian form of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra). Compare note in etymology section.

Origin

Mid 18th century (in an earlier sense). From water + cat.