pine marten
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.
Origin of pine marten
First recorded in 1760–70
Words nearby pine marten
pine end,
pine family,
pine finch,
pine grosbeak,
pine leaf aphid,
pine marten,
pine mouse,
pine needle,
pine nut,
pine siskin,
pine snake
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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 throat
See also sweet marten