mink

/mɪŋk/
noun
  1. A small, semiaquatic mammal with dark brown fur, native to North America and Europe, often raised for its fur.
    • A mink darted along the riverbank and disappeared into the water.
    • We spotted a wild mink hunting for fish near the stream.
    • The farmer raises mink for their valuable pelts.
  2. The soft, thick fur of the mink, used to make expensive coats, hats, and other clothing.
    • Many people now choose faux mink over real fur for ethical reasons.
    • She inherited a vintage mink stole from her grandmother.
    • The fashion show featured a luxurious mink jacket.
  3. A coat or garment made from mink fur.
    • The actress arrived at the premiere draped in a full-length mink.
    • She wore her mink to the opera on cold winter nights.
    • He bought a secondhand mink at the vintage shop.