ermine
/ˈɜːmɪn//ˈɝmɪn/
noun
- 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
- 1
To clothe with ermine.
adjective
- 1
: In blazon, of the colour hermine (white with black spots).
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