kolinsky

[ kuh-lin-skee ]

noun

, plural ko·lin·skies.

1. an Asian mink, Mustela sibirica, having buff or tawny fur.
2. the fur of such an animal.

kolinsky

/ kəˈlɪnskɪ /

noun

1. any of various Asian minks, esp Mustela sibirica of Siberia
2. the rich tawny fur of this animal

Word History and Origins

Origin of kolinsky¹

1850–55; perhaps alteration of Russian kolonkí, plural of kolonók kolinsky ≪ Evenki (NW dialects) xoloŋgō

Word History and Origins

Origin of kolinsky¹

C19: from Russian kolinski of Kola: see Kola Peninsula

Example Sentences

Kolinsky shifted his chair close to that of the other man to whisper long and earnestly in his ear.

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Kolinsky, with a sphynx-like face, sat gazing steadily at a point on the floor slightly beyond his extended feet.

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Finally in desperation the sub-chief had demanded that Kolinsky furnish a more practical scheme.

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A reference to a portfolio biography disclosed the operator's name to be Josef Kolinsky.

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Kolinsky, with leisurely indulgence, looked up while the sneering smile deepened the lines about his mouth.

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