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ermine

The correct spelling is ermine.

How to pronounce ermine

noun

IPA: /ˈɜːmɪn/

Say it like: Erm-ine

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

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Meanings

noun

  1. 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. 2.The white fur of this animal, traditionally seen as a symbol of purity and used for judges' robes.
  3. 3.(by extension) The office of a judge.
  4. 4.A white field with black spots.

verb

  1. 1.To clothe with ermine.

adjective

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

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