marten
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːtɪn/
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Definition of marten
noun
- a semi-arboreal weasel-like mammal found in Eurasia and North America, hunted for its fur in some countries.
- Genus Martes, family Mustelidae: several species. See pine marten, stone marten
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French (peau) martrine 'marten (fur)', from martre, of West Germanic origin