mink

[mingk]

noun

plural

minks ,

plural

mink .

1. a semiaquatic weasellike animal of the genus Mustela, especially the North American M. vison.

2. the fur of this animal, brownish in the natural state and having lustrous outside hairs and a thick, soft undercoat.

3. a coat, stole, etc., made of this fur.

mink

/ mɪŋk /

noun

1. any of several semiaquatic musteline mammals of the genus Mustela, of Europe, Asia, and North America, having slightly webbed feet

2. the highly valued fur of these animals, esp that of the American mink ( M. vison )

3. a garment made of this, esp a woman's coat or stole

Word History and Origins

Origin of mink¹

1425–75; late Middle English, of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of mink¹

C15: from Scandinavian; compare Danish mink, Swedish mänk

Example Sentences

She opened the star-patterned tissue paper and pulled out a mink jacket.

From BBC

Its custom-made fittings include mink seats, a gold disc on top of the grille and hubcaps carrying his initials.

From BBC

The act banned the use of dogs to hunt wild mammals - including foxes, hares, deer and mink - across England and Wales.

From BBC

It’s also been extremely deadly in seals, sea lions and minks.

From Salon

H5N1 is also presumed to have spread among mink on a fur farm in Spain.

From New York Times

Related Words

• cloak 
• frock 
• jacket 
• overcoat 
• raincoat 
• suit 
• tuxedo 
• windbreaker 
• wrap