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stone marten
noun
- a marten, Mustela foina, of Europe and Asia, having a white mark on the throat and breast.
stone marten
noun
- a marten, Martes foina, of Eurasian woods and forests, having a brown coat with a pale underfur
- the highly valued fur of this animal
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Word History and Origins
Origin of stone marten1
First recorded in 1835–45
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Example Sentences
Otherwise known as the stone marten, its closest relatives are badgers, skunks, and weasels.
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The principal species are the pine marten of North America, the beech or stone marten of northern Europe, the sable of Russia and Siberia and the Japanese sable.
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Eve came to him that night wearing the stone marten cape he'd given her for Christmas.
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There was a magnificent stone marten collar, a dear little gold watch and pearl chatelaine, and a gold chain bracelet set with turquoises.
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