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pine marten

 

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Noun pine marten has 1 sense
  1. pine marten, Martes martes - dark brown marten of northern Eurasian coniferous forests
    --1 is a kind of marten, marten cat

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Pine marten

Description:

Pine marten is a type of small carnivorous mammal native to the forests of Europe and parts of Asia. It belongs to the Mustelidae family, which includes other animals like weasels and otters. Pine martens have a slender body, brown fur with a creamy-yellow throat patch, and a long bushy tail.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

A small mammal of the weasel family, typically found in coniferous woods of northern regions.

Example sentence: The naturalist spotted a pine marten darting through the trees.

Sense 2 - Noun:

The fur of the pine marten, often used for clothing and accessories.

Example sentence: She admired the luxurious coat made from pine marten fur.

Sense 3 - Noun:

A popular nickname for the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) football team, County Antrim.

Example sentence: The Pine Martens gave an outstanding performance in the championship final.

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