ermine

A noun referring to a small mammal of the weasel family, known for its white winter coat with a black-tipped tail, or the fur of this animal used historically in ceremonial robes.

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1. Animal C1 formal

   A small weasel (Mustela erminea) found in northern regions, whose fur turns white in winter, with a black tail tip.

   • The ermine is native to the Arctic and subarctic regions.
   • In winter, the ermine's coat becomes pure white for camouflage.
   • Ermines are known for their agility and hunting skills.

   🌐ابن عرس صغير

   المرادفات: stoat

2. Fur C1 formal

   The white winter fur of the ermine, historically used for trimming royal robes and ceremonial garments.

   • The king's robe was trimmed with ermine fur.
   • Ermine was a symbol of purity and status in medieval Europe.
   • The ceremonial cape featured a lining of ermine.

   🌐فرو القاقم

   المرادفات: miniver

• ermines plural form
• ermines' possessive plural form
• ermine's possessive singular form