mink
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/mɪŋk/
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noun
- (plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neovison vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).
- (plural mink) The fur or pelt of a mink, used to make apparel.
- (plural minks) An article of clothing made of mink.
- (plural minks) An individual with poor personal hygiene; a smelly person.
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mink coatmustelinefurvisiondirectorateeuropean minkamerican minkmustelidstoatvisoneuropean polecatmusteloidleast weaselweaselottershort-tailed weasel