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.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das ein kleines Raubtier aus der Familie der Marder bezeichnet, das für sein weißes Winterfell mit schwarzer Schwanzspitze bekannt ist, oder das Fell dieses Tieres, das historisch für zeremonielle Gewänder verwendet wurde.

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.

   🇩🇪Hermelin

   Synonyme: 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.

   🇩🇪Hermelin

   Synonyme: miniver

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