Stoat: meaning, definitions and examples
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stoat
[ stoสt ]
small animal
A stoat is a small, carnivorous mammal belonging to the Mustelidae family. It has a long, slender body, short legs, and a bushy tail. Stoats are known for their agility and hunting skills.
Synonyms
Mustela erminea, ermine, short-tailed weasel
Examples of usage
- The stoat is also known as the ermine or short-tailed weasel.
- Stoats have a unique ability to change the color of their fur to adapt to their surroundings.
- The stoat preys on small mammals, birds, and insects.
- The stoat's fur is highly prized for its softness and warmth.
- Stoats are found in various habitats across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Translations
Translations of the word "stoat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น erio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Wiesel
๐ฎ๐ฉ musang
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพัะฝะพััะฐะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลasica
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใฟใ
๐ซ๐ท hermine
๐ช๐ธ comadreja
๐น๐ท sฤฑrtlan
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฑ์ ๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฃุฑ ุงูุบุงุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ lasice
๐ธ๐ฐ lasica
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝ้ผฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ druลพica
๐ฎ๐ธ herfรญll
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตัะตะฑะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ mustela
Word origin
The word 'stoat' originated from the Old English 'stลt' which referred to a male of the species. The term evolved over time to include both male and female members of the species. Stoats have been featured in various cultural references, including literature and folklore, due to their distinctive appearance and behavior.