Description
A weasel-like animal originally found in both North America (Mustela vison) and Eurasia (Mustela lutreola). Mink fur is usually deep brown in color with a white underbelly. The thick, silky pelts are used commercially for coats, stoles, and trim.
Synonyms and Related Terms
America (Mustela vison); Eurasia (Mustela lutreola); Nerze (Deut.); maenk (Sven.); vison (Fr.); minx; minkes
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Last updated on: 12/18/2008 12:08:52 PM
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