ermine
noun
er·​mine
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plural ermines
Definition of ermine
1 or plural ermine
a
: any of several weasels whose coats become white in winter usually with black on the tip of the tail
especially
: a weasel (Mustela erminea) chiefly of northern Eurasia and North America that has a short tail, is found in varied habitats (such as forest, grassland, and tundra), and preys especially on small mammals (such as voles and mice) : short-tailed weasel, stoat
b
: the white fur of the ermine
2
: a rank or office whose ceremonial or official robe is ornamented with ermine
Illustration of ermine
ermine 1a: winter coat
Examples of ermine in a Sentence
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Republican’ long for an ermine stole, a scepter and an orb. — Clark Collis, EW.com, "Elvis Costello refers to Donald Trump as a 'mediocre entrepreneur' in letter accepting award from Queen," 10 June 2019 At the Plaza, Mrs. Walsh held court in her suite, swathed in ermine wraps, her nails painted to match the color of her dress. — Julie Satow, New York Times, "The Widows of the Plaza Hotel," 7 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ermine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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ermine
noun
English Language Learners Definition of ermine
US
: a small animal that has a long body and fur that turns white in winter
: the white fur of an ermine
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ermine
noun
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Kids Definition of ermine
: a weasel of northern regions having a winter coat of white fur with a tail tipped in black
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