baum marten
Americannoun
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the European pine marten.
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the fur of this animal.
Etymology
Origin of baum marten
1875–80; < German Baum ( marder ) tree marten + marten
Example Sentences
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The tails have also been worked, in the manner explained with regard to the baum marten, as sets of trimmings and in other forms.
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On the day he received the money for it he had brought her home a fur set of baum marten.
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"Baum marten," answered Hedin stiffly, heartily wishing the coat safe in its accustomed place.
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Well, just you tell Oskar to let you pick out a pony, or a crummer, or a baum marten, or a squirrel.
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For half an hour Jean tried on coats, until her choice had narrowed down to a handsome dark baum marten, and a shimmery gray squirrel.
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