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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ermine

/ɜːrˈmaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does ermine mean?

noun

A fur of a stoat or weasel, especially when white, used as a trimming for a cloak or other garment, or as a symbol of royalty. The white fur of a stoat or weasel, especially when worn as a trimming for a cloak or other garment.

Example

"The queen wore a cloak trimmed with ermine to the coronation ceremony."

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