foumart
foumart · foumarts
A European polecat; a member of the Mustelidae familyA European polecat; a member of the Mustelidae family.
/ˈfuːmə(ɹ)t/
Meaning
1 senses(Scotland)A European polecat; a member of the Mustelidae family.
More definitions
- dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened
Origin
From Middle English fulmard, from Old English fūl (“foul”) + mearþ (“marten”), in referencFrom Middle English fulmard, from Old English fūl (“foul”) + mearþ (“marten”), in reference to its offensive smell.
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