ermine
/ˈɜːmɪn/ · noun
Meaning
- A weasel, Mustela erminea, found in northern latitudes; its dark brown fur turns white in winter (apart from the black tip of the tail).
- The white fur of this animal, traditionally seen as a symbol of purity and used for judges' robes.
- (by extension) The office of a judge.
- A white field with black spots.
- To clothe with ermine.
- : In blazon, of the colour hermine (white with black spots).
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