stoat

Meanings

• noun

  A small carnivorous mammal, Mustela erminea, with short legs, a bushy tail, and weasel-like body.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈstəʊt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ermine , short-tailed weasel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stoat
coat , moat , boat

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Variants

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stoat , stoats

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Etymology

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The name 'stoat' comes from Old English 'stot', meaning 'hare'.

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Trivia

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1. Stoats are excellent swimmers.

2. They have a keen sense of smell and are able to detect prey under snow.

3. Stoats are also known as short-tailed weasels.

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Related Concepts

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1. weasel: Stoats and weasels belong to the same family, Mustelidae.

2. ermine: The white winter coat of the stoat is called ermine.

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Culture

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In Welsh mythology, the stoat is believed to be a shape-shifting creature that can transform into a human or a horse.

How to Memorize "stoat"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, furry animal with a bushy tail and short legs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the stoat with the letter 'S' and the number '7'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'stoat' as 'Short Tail Over Ankle'.

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