fitch

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened

Etymology

Shortening of fitchew, or directly borrowed from its antecedent, Middle Dutch vitsche (“polecat”). More at fitchew.

In classic literature

Synonyms

polecat, foulmart, foumart, Mustela putorius

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