word
ermine
ER-min
ˈɜːrmɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
ermine
Dictionary meaning
A heraldic fur of white with black spots, representing the winter coat of the stoat.
History and origin
Old French — 'hermine' (stoat).
Common mispronunciations
ER-mineer-MEEN
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