"otteresque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more otteresque [comparative], most otteresque [superlative]
Etymology: From otter + -esque. Etymology templates: {{af|en|otter|-esque}} otter + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} otteresque (comparative more otteresque, superlative most otteresque)
  1. (rare) Resembling or characteristic of otters. Tags: rare
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