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: MÜ Mä Mæ Mé Mê Mö Mœ M- M. M1 M2 M3 M< Ma Mb Mc Md Me Mf Mg Mh Mi Mk Ml Mm Mn Mo Mp Mr Ms Mt Mu Mv Mw Mx My
Mink
CIDE DICTIONARY
Mink, n. [Cf. 2d Minx.].
- A carnivorous mammal of the genus
Mustela (foremrlyPutorius ), allied to the weasel. The European mink isMustela lutreola . The common American mink (Mustela vison ) varies from yellowish brown to black. Its fur is highly valued. Called alsominx ,nurik , andvison . [1913 Webster] - The fur of the mink{1}. Together with sable, it is one of the most expensive furs not taken from endangerd species. When the fur is taken from animals grown on a farm, it called
ranch mink . [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Mink, n.
1 either of two small semi-aquatic stoatlike animals of the genus Mustela, M. vison of N. America and M. intreola of Europe.
2 the thick brown fur of these.
3 a coat made of this.
1 either of two small semi-aquatic stoatlike animals of the genus Mustela, M. vison of N. America and M. intreola of Europe.
2 the thick brown fur of these.
3 a coat made of this.
Etymology
cf. Sw. m{auml}nk, menk
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