winter coat

noun — 2 senses

winter coat

noun
1

A warm coat, often an overcoat, fit to be worn in winter

2

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology An animal's seasonal appearance in winter, notably thicker and/or otherwise camouflaged plumage or fur after (often autumnal) moulting

  • Regal ermine is made of the weasely stoat's winter coat
Antonyms
summer coat

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