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mink

The correct spelling is mink.

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/mɪŋk/
noun

IPA: /mɪŋk/

Say it like: Min-k

The correct spelling is mink. (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 tw…

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noun

  1. 1.(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).
  2. 2.(plural mink) The fur or pelt of a mink, used to make apparel.
  3. 3.(plural minks) An article of clothing made of mink.
  4. 4.(plural minks) An individual with poor personal hygiene; a smelly person.

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