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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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
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
Their plans include bringing in large herbivores including ponies, hardy cattle and eventually even bison to graze the land naturally, and there are hopes pine martens, beavers and golden eagles could recolonise the landscape.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2025
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
No foxes or pine martens had gone near it; no ravens had feasted here.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
