The beech marten (Martes foina, syn. Mustela foina).
Used in a Sentence
foin
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for foin.
Editorial note
In supposed developed countries and I wonder if my eyes telling me it is broche à foin are right or my brain listening to all the assertive geeks and citizens telling me the opposite.
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Quick take
The beech marten (Martes foina, syn. Mustela foina).
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of foin gathered in one view.
A kind of fur, black at the top on a whitish ground, taken from the ferret or weasel of the same name.
(archaic) A thrust.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for foin.
noun
The beech marten (Martes foina, syn. Mustela foina).
noun
A kind of fur, black at the top on a whitish ground, taken from the ferret or weasel of the same name.
noun
(archaic) A thrust.
verb
(archaic) To thrust with a sword; to stab at.
Example sentences
In supposed developed countries and I wonder if my eyes telling me it is broche à foin are right or my brain listening to all the assertive geeks and citizens telling me the opposite.
French expression is "chercher une aiguille dans une botte de foin".
Quote examples
French expression is "chercher une aiguille dans une botte de foin".
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use foin in a sentence?
In supposed developed countries and I wonder if my eyes telling me it is broche à foin are right or my brain listening to all the assertive geeks and citizens telling me the opposite.
What does foin mean?
The beech marten (Martes foina, syn. Mustela foina).
What part of speech is foin?
foin is commonly used as noun, verb.