pine marten

noun

1. a marten, Martes martes, of Europe and western Asia.
2. Also called American marten. a marten, Martes americana, inhabiting forests of the U.S. and Canada.

pine marten

noun

1. a marten, Martes martes, of N European and Asian coniferous woods, having dark brown fur with a creamy-yellow patch on the throat See also sweet marten

Word History and Origins

Origin of pine marten¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

One of the largest of the latter is the pine marten, which is still found in remote and uninhabited parts of our country.

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The pine marten is the swiftest tree-climber in the world, bar one.

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The Russian sable is the finest of the martens, the pine marten of Labrador being next in value.

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The long lithe form of a pine marten glided straight to the fir tip, where Kagax had been a moment before.

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Before them the pine-marten came from the same direction, and, though they are not yet common, it is believed they are increasing.

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