Mink \Mink\ (m[i^][ng]k), n. [Cf. 2d {Minx}.]
1. (Zool.) A carnivorous mammal of the genus {Mustela}
(foremrly {Putorius}), allied to the weasel. The European
mink is {Mustela lutreola}. The common American mink
({Mustela vison}) varies from yellowish brown to black.
Its fur is highly valued. Called also {minx}, {nurik}, and
{vison}.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
2. The fur of the mink[1]. Together with sable, it is one of
the most expensive furs not taken from endangerd species.
When the fur is taken from animals grown on a farm, it
called {ranch mink}.
[PJC]