ermine

• Sustantivo que designa a un pequeño mamífero de la familia de las comadrejas, conocido por su pelaje blanco invernal con la punta de la cola negra, o la piel de este animal, usada históricamente en vestiduras ceremoniales.

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.

1. AnimalC1formal

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

   Armiño

   • 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.

   Sinónimosstoat

2. C1formal

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

   Piel de armiño

   • 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.

   Sinónimosminiver