marten

/'mɑ:tin/

Thân thiện

A marten climbs a tall pine tree in the forest.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, carnivorous mammal: A marten is an agile, slender-bodied mammal belonging to the weasel family (Mustelidae). It is arboreal (tree-dwelling) and is typically somewhat larger than a weasel. Martens are known for their valuable fur.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The pine marten is a protected species in many parts of Europe.
  • Trappers once sought the marten for its thick, luxurious pelt.
  • We spotted a marten darting through the branches of the old-growth forest.

Advanced Usage

• "[Type] marten": The word is commonly preceded by a descriptor indicating the specific species.
  • The American marten is also known as the pine marten.
  • The stone marten has adapted to living near human settlements.

Variants and Related Words

• Marten fur (noun phrase): The pelt of a marten, historically used in clothing.
  • A coat trimmed with marten fur was a sign of great wealth.

Synonyms

• Sable: A specific type of marten, , renowned for its very dark, silky fur.
• Fisher: A larger, related mustelid (), sometimes confused with the marten.

Học thuật

Noun

1. agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels

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