ermine

noun

er·mine ˈər-mən How to pronounce ermine (audio)

plural ermines

or plural ermine

: any of several weasels whose coats become white in winter usually with black on the tip of the tail

especially : a weasel (Mustela erminea) chiefly of northern Eurasia and North America that has a short tail, is found in varied habitats (such as forest, grassland, and tundra), and preys especially on small mammals (such as voles and mice) : short-tailed weasel, stoat

: the white fur of the ermine

: a rank or office whose ceremonial or official robe is ornamented with ermine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Shields describes her being sent to kindergarten in an expensive white ermine coat, then shoved to the ground by her classmates, leaving the fur stained.

Blair Mcclendon, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2022 Glance at the coffee table and see the petrified turtle with the liquid-gold articulated snake and a tiny figure astride an ermine.

Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 9 Apr. 2021 On May 31, dressed in clothes of gold and white ermine, Anne made her grand entrance into the capital and passed through the city in a procession that covered half a mile.

History Magazine, 29 Dec. 2020 While Dall sheep move down the mountain in winter, whitetails are left to fend for themselves against the ermine and wolverines that rely on them for protein.

Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Jan. 2020 Republican’ long for an ermine stole, a scepter and an orb.

Clark Collis, EW.com, 10 June 2019 At the Plaza, Mrs. Walsh held court in her suite, swathed in ermine wraps, her nails painted to match the color of her dress.

Julie Satow, New York Times, 7 June 2019 From Snow Peak’s pristine white anorak (like ermine in fleece form) to Battenwear’s Mr. Rogers-goes-to-Aspen nubby cardigan to Supreme’s lively leopard upgrade, brands are pushing fleece into fashion territory.

Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 20 Sep. 2018 In show notes, the brand was also careful to emphasize the fabrics used, organza and chiffon among them, directly mentioning fur only once (the adorable ermine).

Rhonda Richford, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2018 See More

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释义	ermine noun er·mine ˈər-mən plural ermines 1 or plural ermine a : any of several weasels whose coats become white in winter usually with black on the tip of the tail especially : a weasel (Mustela erminea) chiefly of northern Eurasia and North America that has a short tail, is found in varied habitats (such as forest, grassland, and tundra), and preys especially on small mammals (such as voles and mice) : short-tailed weasel, stoat b : the white fur of the ermine 2 : a rank or office whose ceremonial or official robe is ornamented with ermine Illustration of ermine winter coat Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Shields describes her being sent to kindergarten in an expensive white ermine coat, then shoved to the ground by her classmates, leaving the fur stained. Blair Mcclendon, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2022 Glance at the coffee table and see the petrified turtle with the liquid-gold articulated snake and a tiny figure astride an ermine. Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 9 Apr. 2021 On May 31, dressed in clothes of gold and white ermine, Anne made her grand entrance into the capital and passed through the city in a procession that covered half a mile. History Magazine, 29 Dec. 2020 While Dall sheep move down the mountain in winter, whitetails are left to fend for themselves against the ermine and wolverines that rely on them for protein. Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Jan. 2020 Republican’ long for an ermine stole, a scepter and an orb. Clark Collis, EW.com, 10 June 2019 At the Plaza, Mrs. Walsh held court in her suite, swathed in ermine wraps, her nails painted to match the color of her dress. Julie Satow, New York Times, 7 June 2019 From Snow Peak’s pristine white anorak (like ermine in fleece form) to Battenwear’s Mr. Rogers-goes-to-Aspen nubby cardigan to Supreme’s lively leopard upgrade, brands are pushing fleece into fashion territory. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 20 Sep. 2018 In show notes, the brand was also careful to emphasize the fabrics used, organza and chiffon among them, directly mentioning fur only once (the adorable ermine). Rhonda Richford, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2018 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French hermin, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German harmo weasel First Known Use 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition ermine noun er·mine ˈər-mən : a weasel of northern regions having a winter coat of white fur with a tail tipped in black ermine noun as in sable Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sable mink marten beaver rabbit otter muskrat chinchilla badger fox chamois seal pelt bearskin raccoon sealskin fisher fur sheep doeskin leather sheepskin kidskin racoon coonskin deerskin lambskin mouton fleece goatskin karakul pigskin buckskin calfskin hide snakeskin horsehide sharkskin skin kolinsky cowhide rawhide alligator Persian lamb crocodile suede morocco cordovan patent leather
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