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ermine

UK
/ˈɜː.mɪn/
US
/ˈɜr.mɪn/

Translations

erminenoun
ermines
pl
UK
/ˈɜː.mɪn/
US
/ˈɜr.mɪn/
hermineAnimal; aussi appelé hermine.
The ermine is known for its luxurious white fur, which is highly prized in the fashion industry.
L'hermine est connue pour sa luxueuse fourrure blanche, très prisée dans l'industrie de la mode.
hermineHéraldique : fourrure blanche à mouchetures noires.
The family's coat of arms was a red lion rampant on ermine.
Les armoiries de la famille représentaient un lion rouge rampant sur hermine.
hermineFourrure blanche de l'hermine, notamment comme symbole de dignité ou de rang.
The judge's robe was trimmed with ermine, signifying his high rank in the court.
La robe du juge était bordée d'hermine, ce qui signalait son haut rang au tribunal.
Synonyms
fur
weasel
marten
sable
ermineverb
ermined
Past Simple
ermined
Past Participle
ermining
Gerund
Rare, chiefly historical.
herminerRare; verbe littéraire ou technique.
The coronation robes were ermined to emphasize the monarch's dignity.
Les robes du couronnement furent herminées pour souligner la dignité du monarque.
ermineadjective
UK
/ˈɜː.mɪn/
US
/ˈɝː.mɪn/
Used attributively to describe items made of or resembling ermine fur.
d'hermineS'emploie surtout dans les groupes nominaux; signifie « fait de », « bordé de » ou « rappelant l'hermine ».
She wrapped herself in an elegant ermine stole.
Elle s'est enveloppée dans une élégante étole d'hermine.

Definitions

erminenoun
A small mammal of the weasel family, known for its white winter fur and black-tipped tail, also called a stoat.
The ermine is known for its luxurious white fur, which is highly prized in the fashion industry.
The white fur of the ermine, especially when used as a symbol of royalty or high status.
The judge's robe was trimmed with ermine, signifying his high rank in the court.
In heraldry, a white fur tincture represented as a field of white with black spots.
The family's coat of arms was a red lion rampant on ermine.
ermineverb
To clothe or adorn with ermine.
The coronation robes were ermined to emphasize the monarch's dignity.
ermineadjective
Made of, trimmed with, or resembling the white fur of an ermine.
She wrapped herself in an elegant ermine stole.
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