noun
ermine; stoat; short-tailed weasel
Refers to the animal Mustela erminea, especially its white winter coat. In Japanese, the term is used in zoological and fashion contexts.
アーミンの毛皮は、かつて王族の衣装に使われた。
Ermine fur was once used in royal garments.
冬になると、アーミンは真っ白な毛に生え変わる。
In winter, the ermine's coat turns pure white.