baum marten

American  

[baum] / baʊm /

noun

1. the European pine marten.

2. the fur of this animal.

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Etymology

Origin of baum marten

1875–80; < German Baum ( marder ) tree marten + marten

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Example Sentences

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baum marten

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.

From The Challenge of the North by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx

Closing the door, he inspected the case that contained the less valuable furs, and it was but the work of a moment to discover that the baum marten coat was missing.

From The Challenge of the North by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx

Wentworth watched Hedin return the baum marten to its place, and Jean stepped swiftly to Hedin's side.

From The Challenge of the North by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx

The tails have also been worked, in the manner explained with regard to the baum marten, as sets of trimmings and in other forms.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various

And when the coat is dark, and of matched skins, it is very much better than any baum marten.

From The Challenge of the North by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx

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