Ermine

usgb/ˈɜːrmɪn/
noun

A kind of weasel with white winter fur.

The ermine is known for its pure white coat in the winter.
Visual representation of "ermine" - A kind of weasel with white winter fur

Often appears as...

  • white ermine
  • ermine coat
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Seasonal Fur

Emphasizes ermine's winter appearance, which differs from summer when it's brown.

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In winter, the ermine's fur turns snowy white.
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Camouflage

White fur provides ermines with camouflage against snow for hunting.

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The ermine's white fur blends with the snowy landscape.
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