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Ermine (Noun)

Meaning 1

Mustelid of northern hemisphere in its white winter coat.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The ermine scurried through the snowy forest, its white coat blending in with the surroundings.
  • In its winter guise as an ermine, the stoat's brown fur gives way to a stunning white, helping it to sneak up on prey.
  • The ermine darted across the frozen lake, its tiny paws barely making a sound as it searched for voles to eat.
  • Despite its tiny size, the ermine is a formidable hunter, capable of taking down prey much larger than itself.
  • As the seasons changed and temperatures dropped, the stoat transformed into its ermine form, a white coat that would serve it well in the snowy months ahead.

Synonyms

  • Shorttail Weasel
  • Mustela Erminea

Meaning 2

The expensive white fur of the ermine.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Her white fur ermine trimmed cloak made her the most stunning figure in the crowded ballroom.
  • The wealthy socialite had a penchant for luxurious fabrics, and her ermine-edged gown was the epitome of opulence.
  • In the 17th century, only royalty and high-ranking nobles were permitted to wear ermine, a privilege that symbolized their elite status.
  • Luxury fashion houses were criticized for using real ermine in their designs, prompting a shift towards sustainable and humane alternatives.
  • The Queen's coronation gown was a masterpiece, with delicate silver embroidery and intricately worked ermine borders that sparkled in the lights.

Hypernyms

  • Pelt
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