Ermine

Pronunciation: /ˈɜːrmən/

Ermine (noun)

  1. A small animal with a long body and short legs, known for its white winter fur.
  2. White fur from the ermine, often used in royal clothing and ceremonial robes.

Examples

  • The ermine darted across the snowy field.
  • An ermine is known for its white winter coat.

Common collocations: ermine habitat, hunt like an ermine, ermine trim, wear ermine, ermine cloak

Synonyms of Ermine

Formal

Neutral