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noun
a marten, Martes martes, of Europe and western Asia.
Also called American marten. a marten, Martes americana, inhabiting forests of the U.S. and Canada.
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Origin of pine marten
First recorded in 1760–70
Words nearby pine marten
pine finch, pine grosbeak, Pinel, pineland, Pinellas Park, pine marten, pine mouse, pinene, pine needle, pine nut, Pinero
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British Dictionary definitions for pine marten
pine marten
noun
a marten, Martes martes, of N European and Asian coniferous woods, having dark brown fur with a creamy-yellow patch on the throatSee also sweet marten
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