marten
noun
any of several slender, chiefly arboreal carnivores of the genus Martes, of northern forests, having a long, glossy coat and bushy tail.
martens
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pluralof marten.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"I've seen stoats, I've seen weasels, I've even seen pine martens," said Kate Wollen, from Forestry England.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Despite the breeding success of pine martens on Exmoor and Dartmoor, the project members warned that the animal's comeback to the region is still in its early, fragile stages.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
A report released this month by the Exmoor Society said pine martens could help control invasive species such as grey squirrels and keep the ecosystem balanced.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
Dr Hamston said the release of the pine martens showed "all is not lost".
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
But none of Elinor's clever books said a word about martens with horns.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
