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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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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