miniver

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnɪvə/

The English word “miniver” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

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

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

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