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shorttail weasel

 

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Noun shorttail weasel has 1 sense
  1. ermine, shorttail weasel, Mustela erminea - mustelid of northern hemisphere in its white winter coat
    --1 is a kind of weasel
    --1 has particulars: stoat

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Term: Shorttail Weasel

Description:

A shorttail weasel, scientifically known as Mustela erminea, is a small carnivorous mammal belonging to the Mustelidae family. It is characterized by its sleek body, short tail, and a brown coat that turns white in winter, except for the black tip of its tail.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A species of weasel found in various regions across the Northern Hemisphere.

Example sentence: The shorttail weasel skillfully hunts small rodents and birds.

Sense 2:

Noun: The fur of a shorttail weasel, especially when used in clothing.

Example sentence: The luxurious coat was made from shorttail weasel fur.

Sense 3:

Noun: A colloquial term used regionally for the shorttail weasel.

Example sentence: The local children called the shorttail weasel by its common nickname, "ermine".

Sense 4:

Adjective: Describing something resembling or related to the shorttail weasel.

Example sentence: Her shorttail weasel-like reflexes allowed her to dodge the incoming ball.

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