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Meaning of ermine

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ermine

Pronunciation:/ˈɜːmɪn//ˈɝmɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A weasel, Mustela erminea, found in northern latitudes; its dark brown fur turns white in winter (apart from the black tip of the tail).

  2. The white fur of this animal, traditionally seen as a symbol of purity and used for judges' robes.

  3. (by extension) The office of a judge.

  4. A white field with black spots.

verb

Definitions

  1. To clothe with ermine.

adjective

Definitions

  1. : In blazon, of the colour hermine (white with black spots).