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stoat
This term refers specifically to the Mustela erminea, characterized by its agility and predatory nature. It is often used interchangeably with ermine in North American contexts, though in British English, ermine typically refers specifically to the stoat in its white winter plumage.
As a biological classification, the word carries a connotation of cunning and speed. It is primarily used in zoological descriptions or nature writing rather than casual conversation, unless discussing wildlife sightings or pest control.
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A stoat is a highly efficient predator of small rodents.
Look at that stoat darting through the undergrowth.
Look at that stoat darting through the undergrowth.
The stoat changes its coat to white during the winter months.
I wonder if a stoat could survive in this climate.
The royal robes were trimmed with the white fur of the stoat.
A tiny stoat leaped suddenly from the grass to catch a vole.
The forest spirit took the form of a sleek brown stoat.
Is that a weasel or a stoat over there by the hedge?