marten

/ˈmɑrtən/

Definitions

1. noun

a small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, typically brown or black with a white underside, having a slender body and short legs

“The hiker spotted a marten in the forest, its bushy tail twitching as it darted up a tree.”

Synonyms

  • polecat
  • weasel

Antonyms

  • herbivore
  • omnivore