ermine

• Nom désignant un petit mammifère de la famille des mustélidés, connu pour son pelage blanc en hiver avec le bout de la queue noir, ou la fourrure de cet animal, historiquement utilisée dans les vêtements cérémoniels.

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.

   Hermine (animal)

   • 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.

   Synonymesstoat

2. C1formal

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

   Fourrure d'hermine

   • 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.

   Synonymesminiver