foumart

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

From Middle English fulmard, from Old English fūl (“foul”) + mearþ (“marten”), in reference to its offensive smell.

Synonyms

polecat, fitch, foulmart, Mustela putorius

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