Meaning & use
Ermine
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A stoat, especially in its white winter coat, or the white fur obtained from this animal, traditionally used to trim ceremonial robes.
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The judge's robe was trimmed with ermine.
In winter, the stoat's brown coat turns to pure white ermine.
A note on using this word
Ermine fur has long symbolized royalty and high office in European heraldry and ceremonial dress.
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stoat
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