Mink vs. Marten

Mink vs. Marten — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Mink and Marten

Minknoun

(plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neovison vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).

Martennoun

Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes in the family Mustelidae.

Minknoun

(plural mink) The fur or pelt of a mink, used to make apparel.

Martennoun

agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels

Minknoun

(plural minks) An article of clothing made of mink.

Minknoun

(plural minks) An individual with poor personal hygiene; a smelly person.

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Minknoun

the expensive fur of a mink

Minknoun

fur coat made from the soft lustrous fur of minks

Minknoun

slender-bodied semiaquatic mammal having partially webbed feet; valued for its fur