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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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
The discovery comes a year after kits were filmed on Dartmoor, where the project released 15 pine martens in 2024.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
As well as working with police, Henry also helps conservationists with "ecological monitoring", including for pine martens, hedgehogs, otters and water voles.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
Pine martens are roaming around Exmoor National Park for the first time in a century, conservationists have revealed.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
“Mo, did you know that martens have horns?” she asked.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
