ermine
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- noun
- /ˈɜrmɪn/
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- In the ornate pulpit, the Bishop of Hereford, bedecked in ermine.
- ermine-trimmed
- ermine robes
- ermine cloak
Examples
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The pope wore a white silk robe covered by a shorter gown and a red velvet cape trimmed with ermine.
Fiction book (1998) -
Peggy's was trimmed with white ermine.
Fiction book (1994) -
It's a white ermine fur.
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They've never seen an ermine coat before.
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You should have a cloak lined with ermine.
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An ermine coat.
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Ermine skins have long been prized by royalty and are often used for white trim on ceremonial robes.
Blog text (7) -
The Queen of Elenia wore a cream-colored gown, trimmed with gold lame, and a dark blue, ermine-trimmed velvet cloak.
Fiction book (1993) -
The royal robe was lavishly adorned with ermine trim, symbolizing nobility.
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She wore a beautiful gown that was elegantly lined with ermine for the grand event.
Synonyms
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Soft thick hair that covers some animals or the material used for warm coats
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A white or pale grey fur used to trim royal robes
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Etymology
Ermine for the rich white fur comes from the same old name for the little weasel, because its pure 'white' winter fur was used to trim royal robes. So ermine also means the expensive white fur used on ceremonial or royal garments.