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miniver.

A light gray or white fur used to trim the robes of judges or state executives, also used in medieval times.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɪnɪvə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmɪnɪvɚ/US
  1. A light gray or white fur used to trim the robes of judges or state executives, also used in medieval times.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Old French menu vair (“squirrel, squirrel fur”), from menu (“small”) + vair (“a type of fur”).

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