mink
Pronunciation Noun

mink (plural mink)

  1. (plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasel#Noun|weasels, with dark#Adjective|dark fur, native#Adjective|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).
  2. (plural mink) The fur or pelt#Noun|pelt of a mink, used to make apparel.
  3. (plural minks) An article#Noun|article of clothing#Noun|clothing made of mink.
  4. (Scotland, slang, pejorative) (plural minks) An individual#Noun|individual with poor personal hygiene; a smelly person.
Translations
  • French: vison
  • German: Nerz, Mink (American mink)
  • Italian: visone
  • Portuguese: visom
  • Russian: но́рка
  • Spanish: visón



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