kolinsky
an Asian mink, Mustela sibirica, having buff or tawny fur.
the fur of such an animal.
Origin of kolinsky
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How to use kolinsky in a sentence
kolinsky shifted his chair close to that of the other man to whisper long and earnestly in his ear.
Trusia | Davis Brintonkolinsky, with a sphynx-like face, sat gazing steadily at a point on the floor slightly beyond his extended feet.
Trusia | Davis BrintonFinally in desperation the sub-chief had demanded that kolinsky furnish a more practical scheme.
Trusia | Davis BrintonA reference to a portfolio biography disclosed the operator's name to be Josef kolinsky.
Trusia | Davis Brintonkolinsky, with leisurely indulgence, looked up while the sneering smile deepened the lines about his mouth.
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British Dictionary definitions for kolinsky
/ (kəˈlɪnskɪ) /
any of various Asian minks, esp Mustela sibirica of Siberia
the rich tawny fur of this animal
Origin of kolinsky
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