baum marten

[ boum ]

noun

1. the European pine marten.
2. the fur of this animal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of baum marten¹

1875–80; < German Baum ( marder ) tree marten + marten

Example Sentences

The tails have also been worked, in the manner explained with regard to the baum marten, as sets of trimmings and in other forms.

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On the day he received the money for it he had brought her home a fur set of baum marten.

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"Baum marten," answered Hedin stiffly, heartily wishing the coat safe in its accustomed place.

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Well, just you tell Oskar to let you pick out a pony, or a crummer, or a baum marten, or a squirrel.

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For half an hour Jean tried on coats, until her choice had narrowed down to a handsome dark baum marten, and a shimmery gray squirrel.

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