- Mustela vison
- Mink Mink (m[i^][ng]k), n. [Cf. 2d {Minx}.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) A carnivorous mammal of the genus {Mustela}
(foremrly {Putorius}), allied to the weasel. The European
mink is {Mustela lutreola}. The common American mink
({Mustela vison}) varies from yellowish brown to black.
Its fur is highly valued. Called also {minx}, {nurik}, and
{vison}.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
2. 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]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
