ermines

Meanings

• noun

  A small weasel with a white winter coat and black markings, native to Europe and Asia.

  - "The ermine is a beautiful creature with a striking white fur."
  - "During winter, the ermine's coat turns completely white."

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Synonyms

short-tailed weasel , stoat , wild otter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ermines
urns , earns , urns

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Variants

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ermine , ermines

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'ermine' is believed to be from the Old French word 'ermin', meaning 'weasel' or 'otter'.

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Trivia

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1. The ermine's coat changes color from brown to white during winter to blend in with the snow.

2. The ermine is the official animal of several European countries, including Latvia and Estonia.

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Related Concepts

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1. ermine fur: The valuable white winter coat of the ermine is used in the production of luxurious fur items.

2. ermine weasel: The ermine is a small weasel that belongs to the mustelid family and is native to Europe and Asia.

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Culture

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In European heraldry, the ermine is a common charge used as a symbol of purity and royalty due to its white winter coat.

How to Memorize "ermines"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, white weasel with black markings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ermine' with the image of a white weasel with black markings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'ermine' is a small weasel with a white coat and black markings.

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