Meaning of "marten" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MARTEN

From Middle Dutch martren, from Old French ( peau) martrine skin of a marten, from martre, probably of Germanic origin.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF MARTEN

marten  [ˈmɑːtɪn]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MARTEN

Marten is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MARTEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Marten

The martens constitute the genus Martes within the subfamily Mustelinae, in the family Mustelidae. Martens are slender, agile animals, adapted to living in taigas, and are found in coniferous and northern deciduous forests across the northern hemisphere. They have bushy tails, and large paws with partially retractible claws. The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown, depending on the species, and, in many cases, is valued by fur trappers.

Definition of marten in the English dictionary

The definition of marten in the dictionary is the highly valued fur of these animals, esp that of M. americana.

TRANSLATION OF MARTEN

Find out the translation of marten to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of marten from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «marten» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 貂
• Translator English - Spanish: marta
• English: marten
• Translator English - Hindi: नेवला
• Translator English - Arabic: الدلق
• Translator English - Russian: куница
• Translator English - Portuguese: marta
• Translator English - Bengali: মার্টেন
• Translator English - French: martre
• Translator English - Malay: Marten
• Translator English - German: Marder
• Translator English - Japanese: テン
• Translator English - Korean: 담비
• Translator English - Javanese: Marten
• Translator English - Vietnamese: một giống én
• Translator English - Tamil: கீரி
• Translator English - Marathi: मार्टन
• Translator English - Turkish: sansar
• Translator English - Italian: martora
• Translator English - Polish: kuna
• Translator English - Ukrainian: куниця
• Translator English - Romanian: jder
• Translator English - Greek: κουνάβι
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Marten
• Translator English - Swedish: mård
• Translator English - Norwegian: marten

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MARTEN»

Discover the use of marten in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to marten and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Critical Transitions in Nature and Society

Scheffer has always been a master at presenting complex issues in a simple way, and this book is no exception. This is a rare gem."--Jon Norberg, Stockholm University

Marten Scheffer, 2009

Human Ecology: Basic Concepts for Sustainable Development

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Gerald G Marten, 2010

Ecology of Shallow Lakes

Using a combination of empirical studies, experimental work and mathematical formulations, Scheffer presents a theoretical framework for understanding the dynamics of shallow lake communities.

Marten Scheffer, 2004

Birth in Babylonia and the Bible: Its Mediterranean Setting

Utilising material spanning 3000 years, this book examines childbirth in the Biblical and Babylonian world. Stol's scholarship has an extraordinary range.

Marten Stol, F. A. M. Wiggermann, 2000

Waste

A spare and chilling account of the day-to-day experience of Sloper, a janitor in a big-city office building, Waste explores the import of the discarded—for those who generate it, those who dispose of it, and those who are themselves ...

Eugene Marten, 2013

American Marten, Fisher, Lynx, and Wolverine: Survey Methods ...

In the Western U.S., the forest carnivores in this assessment are limited to boreal forest ecosystems.

Thomas E. Kucera, 1998

Sing Not War: The Lives of Union and Confederate Veterans in ...

Marten explores how, after the Civil War, the white Confederate and Union army veterans reentered--or struggled to reenter--the lives and communities they had left behind.

James Marten, 2011

International Wildlife Encyclopedia: Leopard - marten

This twenty-two volume set presents the appearance and behavior of thousands of species of animals along with species population and prospects for survival in a arranged alphabetically and easy-to-read format.

‎2002

Epilepsy in Babylonia

This volume deals with material that was unavailable to O. Temkin, author of the classic "The Falling Sickness; A history of epilepsy from the Greeks to the beginning of modern neurology," (1971).

Marten Stol, 1993

Enforcing the Peace: Learning from the Imperial Past

This daring new work argues that modern peacekeeping operations and military occupations bear a surprising resemblance to the imperialism practiced by liberal states a century ago.

Kimberly Zisk Marten, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MARTEN»

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Stephens & Co. Rating Update on Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ …

Equity Analysts at the Stephens & Co. maintains the rating on Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN). The brokerage firm has issued a ... «Money Flow Index, Jul 15»

Pine Marten spotted in south Shropshire (From Ludlow Advertiser)

The Pine Marten was said to be extinct in England. Dave Pearce's photo of a Pine Marten in south Shropshire. Adrian Kibbler / 04:11 Tuesday ... «Ludlow Advertiser, Jul 15»

Pine Marten spotted in south Shropshire (From Evesham Journal)

The Pine Marten was said to be extinct in England. Dave Pearce's photo of a Pine Marten in south Shropshire. Adrian Kibbler / 2 hours ago / Regional. Share. «Evesham Journal, Jul 15»

(CBMX), WestRock Company (WRK), Marten … - WallStreet Scope

Mid-Day Changers: CombiMatrix Corporation (CBMX), WestRock Company (WRK), Marten Transport Ltd. (MRTN), American National ... «WallStreet Scope, Jul 15»

Fund set up to help Shropshire pine marten research

Stuart Edmunds, of Shropshire Wildlife Trust, said: “The first pine marten in England for 100 years has been confirmed by Shropshire Wildlife ... «shropshirestar.com, Jul 15»

Marten Transport Cut to "Sell" at Zacks (MRTN)

Marten Transport, Ltd logo Zacks downgraded shares of Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research ... «Mideast Time, Jul 15»

Pine marten spotted in England for the first time in a century

The Telegraph previously described how the pine marten "has a fondness for jam sandwiches and chicken wings", and reports that the species ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»

Pre-Market News Report on: Marten Transport, (NASDAQ:MRTN …

Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) stated a 5.4% enhance in net income to $8.4 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended ... «wsnewspublishers, Jul 15»

Shining on Major News: Marten Transport Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN …

Marten Transport Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 5.20% and weekly performance is -7.47%. On last ... «Stock Transcript, Jul 15»

Services Sector Top Decliners: Jumei International Holding Limited …

Marten Transport Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN) shares decreased -12.63% in last trading session and ended the day at $19.93. MRTN Gross Margin is ... «Stock Transcript, Jul 15»