marten

/ˈmɑrtən/
noun
  1. A small, slender, furry mammal related to weasels, found in forests of the Northern Hemisphere.
    • A marten darted across the trail and climbed a pine tree.
    • We spotted a marten hunting near the stream at dusk.
    • The marten's soft brown fur is highly valued in some regions.
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