ERMINE
/ˈɜːmɪn/
8
Scrabble
10
WWF
E(1) R(1) M(3) I(1) N(1) E(1)
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Definition
/ˈɜːmɪn/
noun
- 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.
verb
- To clothe with ermine.
adjective
- : In blazon, of the colour hermine (white with black spots).
Source: Wiktionary
