min·i·ver (m n  -vr)n. A white or light gray fur used as a trim on medieval robes and on ceremonial robes of state. [Middle English meniver, from Old French menu vair, small vair : menu, small; see minuet + vair, vair; see vair.] |
miniver [ˈmɪnɪvə]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) white fur, used in ceremonial costumes
[from Old French menu vair, from menu small + vair variegated fur, vair]
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| Noun | 1. | miniver - trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey fur passementerie, trim, trimming - a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt" |
Translations
miniver
n → Hermelin m
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