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fitch

/fɪtʃ/

fitchnoun

fitches

/fɪtʃ/

Translations

The fitch is a small carnivorous mammal.

Хорёк - это небольшое плотоядное млекопитающее.

The fitch is used in the production of high-quality brushes.

Фитч используется в производстве высококачественных кистей.

Additional translations

Definitions

A European polecat, a small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family.

The fitch is known for its distinctive musky odor and is often found in wooded areas.

The fur of the European polecat, used in making garments.

The coat was lined with fitch, giving it a luxurious feel.

Archaic. Any of several plants of the genus Vicia (vetch) or black cumin (Nigella sativa), mentioned in older translations of the Bible.

The farmer sowed fitches along with wheat and barley, as described in the old scripture.

Synonyms

polecat fur

fitchadjective

/fɪtʃ/

Used attributively to describe items made of, trimmed with, or resembling fitch fur.

Definitions

Made of or trimmed with the fur of the European polecat.

She wore a fitch stole that glimmered softly under the lights.

fitchproper noun

Definitions

A surname and given name; also the name of various companies (e.g., Fitch Ratings) and places.

Professor Fitch delivered the keynote address at the conference.