Marten: meaning, definitions and examples
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marten
[ หmษหrtษn ]
small carnivorous mammal
A marten is a small carnivorous mammal belonging to the weasel family. It has a long, slender body, short legs, and a bushy tail. Martens are known for their agile movements and sharp teeth, which they use for hunting small animals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The marten is skilled at climbing trees to catch birds and squirrels.
- Martens are also excellent swimmers, able to catch fish in rivers and lakes.
Translations
Translations of the word "marten" in other languages:
๐ต๐น marta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคตเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Marder
๐ฎ๐ฉ musang
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฝะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ kuna
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณ (ten)
๐ซ๐ท martre
๐ช๐ธ marta
๐น๐ท sansar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ด๋น (dambi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ูุฑ (samur)
๐จ๐ฟ kuna
๐ธ๐ฐ kuna
๐จ๐ณ ่ฒ (diฤo)
๐ธ๐ฎ kuna
๐ฎ๐ธ minkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแแแ (marteni)
๐ฆ๐ฟ susan
๐ฒ๐ฝ marta
Word origin
The word 'marten' originated from the Old English word 'mearth', which referred to the animal. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Martens have been valued for their fur, which has led to hunting and trapping of these animals. Conservation efforts are now in place to protect martens and their habitats.