ermine (Meaning)
ermine (n)
the expensive white fur of the ermine
mustelid of northern hemisphere in its white winter coat
ermine (n.)
A valuable fur-bearing animal of the genus Mustela (M. erminea), allied to the weasel; the stoat. It is found in the northern parts of Asia, Europe, and America. In summer it is brown, but in winter it becomes white, except the tip of the tail, which is always black.
The fur of the ermine, as prepared for ornamenting garments of royalty, etc., by having the tips of the tails, which are black, arranged at regular intervals throughout the white.
By metonymy, the office or functions of a judge, whose state robe, lined with ermine, is emblematical of purity and honor without stain.
One of the furs. See Fur (Her.)
ermine (v. t.)
To clothe with, or as with, ermine.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ermine
ermine Sentence Examples
- The ermine, an elegant mustelid, is renowned for its snow-white winter coat.
- During the Middle Ages, the ermine fur was highly prized by the aristocracy, symbolizing purity and opulence.
- Ermine fur has been traditionally used to adorn royal robes and judicial attire.
- The ermine's dense underfur serves as excellent insulation against the frigid winter conditions in its Arctic habitat.
- The ermine's tail is tipped with black, forming a distinctive contrast against its white fur.
- In heraldry, the ermine pattern, consisting of black spots on a white background, represents nobility and rank.
- The ermine's agility and climbing skills allow it to navigate its snowy environment with ease.
- The ermine's sharp claws and teeth make it an efficient predator, hunting small rodents and birds.
- The ermine plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of its ecosystem, controlling prey populations and dispersing seeds.
- The ermine's population is affected by climate change, as melting snow and ice impact its habitat and food sources.
FAQs About the word ermine
the expensive white fur of the ermine, mustelid of northern hemisphere in its white winter coatA valuable fur-bearing animal of the genus Mustela (M. erminea),
sealskin, muskrat, bearskin, racoon, chamois,mink, chinchilla, seal, pelt, rabbit
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The ermine, an elegant mustelid, is renowned for its snow-white winter coat.
During the Middle Ages, the ermine fur was highly prized by the aristocracy, symbolizing purity and opulence.
Ermine fur has been traditionally used to adorn royal robes and judicial attire.
The ermine's dense underfur serves as excellent insulation against the frigid winter conditions in its Arctic habitat.
