noun
mink
mihngk
noun
1
A small, semi-aquatic mammal related to weasels, prized for its soft dark fur.
"A mink darted along the riverbank and disappeared into the reeds."
2
The fur of this animal, or a garment made from it.
"She wore a mink coat to the opera."
How to Use Mink
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small fur-bearing animal, or luxury fur/clothing made from its pelt.
Common pairings
mink coat
mink fur
mink stole
Word Forms
mink plural, minks plural
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Etymology
From Late Middle English mynk, likely borrowed from a Scandinavian word for the animal, related to Swedish mink.