ermines

Definition of erminesnext
plural of ermine

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Noun
  • In other words, as my grandmother (yes, her again) might have said, the lady really knew how to drag her mink.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
  • That’s in part because the hat is made from a blend of 5% mink fur and 95% beaver fur, the latter of which is coveted for its natural ability to repel water, said company vice president and general manager Mark Dunlap.
    Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The rabbits were provided by Cuddles for a Cause, and a portion of the proceeds supported the San Diego House Rabbit Society.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Of the animals adopted last year, 2,847 were cats, 1,900 were dogs and 231 were rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Otters are part of the weasel family (Mustelidae), which includes some of nature’s most ferocious pint-sized predators, such as badgers, martens, and wolverines.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Wolverines are beagle-sized carnivores related to weasels, ermines, badgers, martens, otters, and black footed ferrets, all of which are native to this state.
    Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Otters are part of the weasel family (Mustelidae), which includes some of nature’s most ferocious pint-sized predators, such as badgers, martens, and wolverines.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Dachshunds are clever hunters, bred hundreds of years ago in Germany to sniff out badgers.
    Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • On the actor’s Instagram Stories over the weekend and reshared by fan sites, Bomer is seen in snaps holding an otter, cradling a sloth and cuddling a baby kangaroo, aka a joey.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Park staff are checking camera traps, wading out into the park's swampy wilderness and encouraging visitors to share any otter sightings.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Lab studies suggest seals might even distinguish between the movements of different types of fish.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
  • And when the vacuum seals were available, Johnson said, LivaNova did not install them on four of the five loaner devices at KU Med.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These are specialized cartridges intended for shooting small, non-game animals that are essentially pests, including prairie dogs, ground squirrels, coyotes, foxes and rabbits, that are either a threat to agriculture or wildlife management, or are potentially dangerous.
    David Szondy April 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Typically, foxes are not a serious issue for homeowners.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Ermines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ermines. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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