ermine
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈɜːmɪn/
  • (GA) IPA: /ˈɝmɪn/
Noun

ermine

  1. A weasel, Mustela erminea, found in northern latitudes; its dark brown fur turns white in winter (apart from the black tip of the tail).
  2. The white fur of this animal, traditionally seen as a symbol of purity and used for judges' robes.
  3. (by extension, figuratively) The office of a judge.
  4. (tincture) A white field with black spots.
Synonyms
  • stoat (British)
  • short-tailed weasel
  • wild otter
Translations Translations Translations Translations Adjective

ermine (not comparable)

  1. (tincture): In blazon, of the colour hermine (white with black spots).
Verb

ermine (ermines, present participle ermining; past and past participle ermined)

  1. To clothe with ermine.



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