miniver
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min·i·ver
(mĭn′ə-vər)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.]
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miniver
(ˈmɪnɪvə)n
(Textiles) white fur, used in ceremonial costumes
[C13: from Old French menu vair, from menu small + vair variegated fur, vair]
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min•i•ver
(ˈmɪn ə vər)n.
an undetermined fur of white or spotted white and gray used originally in the Middle Ages for linings and trimmings of robes of state.
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| Noun | 1. |  miniver - trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey furpassementerie, trim, trimming - a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt" |
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miniver
n → Hermelin m
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