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mink

/mɪŋk/ noun · British & US
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What does mink mean?

noun

A small carnivorous mammal with a thick, soft coat, native to Europe and Asia, and introduced to North America. A type of fur used in clothing.

Example

"The mink was swimming in the river, its fur glistening in the sunlight."

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