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Meaning of "mink" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MINK

From Scandinavian; compare Danish mink, Swedish mänk.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MINK

mink  [mɪŋk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MINK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mink is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MINK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mink

Mink

Mink is a common name for an alert, semiaquatic, carnivorous mammal of the Mustelidae family which also includes otters, weasels, badgers, wolverines, and polecats. There are 2 extant species in the subfamily Mustelinae, i.e. the American mink and the European mink. There is also 1 extinct species, the Sea mink which is related to the American mink, but is much larger. All three species are dark-coloured. The American mink is larger and more adaptable than the European mink. It is sometimes possible to distinguish between the 2 species; European mink always have a large white patch on the upper lip, whereas the American species sometimes does not. Therefore, any mink without a patch can be identified as an American mink, but individuals with a patch cannot be positively identified without examination of the skeleton. Taxonomically, both American and European mink were historically placed in the same genus, Mustela, but more recently, the American mink has been re-classified to its own genus, Neovison. Comparative illustration of European and American mink skulls by N. N. Kondakov.

Definition of mink in the English dictionary

The first definition of mink in the dictionary is any of several semiaquatic musteline mammals of the genus Mustela, of Europe, Asia, and North America, having slightly webbed feet. Other definition of mink is the highly valued fur of these animals, esp that of the American mink. Mink is also a garment made of this, esp a woman's coat or stole.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MINK


blink
blɪŋk
brink
brɪŋk
cinque
sɪŋk
drink
drɪŋk
fink
fɪŋk
hyperlink
ˈhaɪpəˌlɪŋk
ink
ɪŋk
kink
kɪŋk
link
lɪŋk
permalink
ˈpɜːməˌlɪŋk
pink
pɪŋk
rethink
riːˈθɪŋk
rink
rɪŋk
shrink
ʃrɪŋk
sink
sɪŋk
sync
sɪŋk
think
θɪŋk
twink
twɪŋk
wink
wɪŋk
zinc
zɪŋk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MINK

minisystem
minitower
Minitrack
minium
minivan
miniver
minivet
minivolley
mink coat
minke
minke whale
Minkowski
Minkowski space-time
Minn.
Minna
Minneapolis
Minnelli
minneola

WORDS THAT END LIKE MINK

data link
dink
energy drink
everything but the kitchen sink
heat sink
I don´t think
ice rink
invisible ink
kitchen sink
kitchen-sink
meat and drink
missing link
on the blink
overthink
relink
skating rink
soft drink
the drink
unlink
uplink

Synonyms and antonyms of mink in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mink» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MINK

Find out the translation of mink to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mink from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mink» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

visón
570 millions of speakers

English

mink
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मिंक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مينك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

норка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

marta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনেকটা বেঁজির মতো দেখতে যে জন্তু কিছু সময় জলে থাকে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vison
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mink
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nerz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ミンク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

밍크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mink
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chồn vizon
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மிங்க்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मिंक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vizon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

visone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

norka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

норка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nurcă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βιζόν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mink
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mink
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mink
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mink

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MINK»

The term «mink» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.775 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MINK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «mink» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «mink» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mink

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3 QUOTES WITH «MINK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mink.
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Paris Hilton
Every woman should have four pets in her life. A mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed, and a jackass who pays for everything.
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Bryan Q. Miller
The Polo Lounge is like a fine old mink coat: opulent, dignified and warm.
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French Montana
I like colorful stuff. I like wearing stuff that nobody is wearing. That's why I wear the bear hat. I'll wear the whole mink.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MINK»

Discover the use of mink in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mink and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Mink River: A Novel
The story of the small Oregon coast town of Neawanaka and its people.
Brian Doyle, 2010
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Billy Mink
Billy Mink, Bobby Raccoon, and Jumper the Hare battle the Rats, a band of robbers who are making life difficult for the creatures of the Green Forest.
Thornton W. Burgess, 2012
3
Natural Born Liar
"Noire is a force to be reckoned with in the urban erotic genre." --Urban Reviews "Urban Erotica has never been hotter!" --Nikki Turner "Noire is Dickens for the age of dojah, donuts and dawgs." --Publishers Weekly
Noire, 2013
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A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What is a Noun?
Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of nouns, from "gown" and "crown" to "boat", "coat", and "clown."
Brian P. Cleary, 1999
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The Hood Life: A Bentley Manor Tale
From the ladies who brought you Desperate Hoodwives and Shameless Hoodwives, the streets of Atlanta are hotter than ever with drama, sex, and danger—profilin’ four men desperate for anything but their hood life.
Meesha Mink, De’nesha Diamond, 2009
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Mink: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
‎2008
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Alligators, Old Mink & New Money: One Woman's Adventures in ...
Alligators, Old Mink & New Money is a celebration of the clothes that capture our memories and imaginations, that leave their indelible stamp on each of our lives.
Alison Houtte, Melissa Houtte, 2009
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Welfare's End
With its analysis of the thirty-year campaign to reform and ultimately to end welfare, Gwendolyn Mink's book is a searing indictment of anti-welfare politicians' assault on poor mothers.
Gwendolyn Mink, 2002
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Nutrient Requirements of Mink and Foxes,: Second Revised ...
This Web site is an electronic version of the book Nutrient requirements of mink and foxes, revised by the Board on Agriculture in 1982.
Committee on Animal Nutrition, National Research Council, Board on Agriculture, 1982
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Joan Miró, 1893-1983
Erin doesn't get what all the fuss is about.
Janis Mink, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MINK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mink is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mustangs fall to Nevada in tune-up for MINK title game
In a game that served as a preview of Friday's MINK League championship, the Nevada Griffons beat the St. Joseph Mustangs 7-3 on Tuesday ... «News-Press Now, Jul 15»
2
Griffons deal Mustangs 7-3 loss in home finale
The Tuesday night home-finale was a preview of Friday's MINK League championship game, as the Griffons travel to St. Joseph for the 7 p.m. ... «Nevada Herald, Jul 15»
3
Video: Angler Captures Epic Battle Between Mink and Seagull
Mink will occasionally target gulls for food, but not normally. Seagulls can be a little too large and powerful for most minks to handle, but as you ... «OutdoorHub, Jul 15»
4
Ravens Training Camp Preview With Ryan Mink
Read More. Staff Writer for BaltimoreRavens.com, Ryan Mink joined Vinny and Rob to talk about Ravens Training Camp which begins July 29. «CBS Local, Jul 15»
5
Fueled by Farrell, Griffons clinch MINK League south
The Nevada Griffons are champions of the MINK League south division for the second time in three seasons. Nevada defeated the Branson ... «Nevada Herald, Jul 15»
6
K-9 Officer 'Mink' Retires
Escambia County Sheriff's Office K-9 Mink retired from service last week. The German Shepherd and his handler, Deputy 1st Class Michael ... «NorthEscambia.com, Jul 15»
7
Clarinda A's drop MINK finale
The A's finish MINK League play at 19-23. They finish the season with a final non-league home game against Carroll on Sunday evening at ... «KMAland, Jul 15»
8
Mustangs only going to Wichita if they win MINK title
While the next four games will determine the opponents in the MINK League Championship game, the St. Joseph Mustangs are making plans ... «News-Press Now, Jul 15»
9
New Business Celebrates Grand Opening In Mink Shoals
MINK SHOALS, W.Va. – A new place to get a haircut opened its doors in Mink Shoals Saturday. The Chop Shop is an old fashion barber shop ... «WCHS-TV8, Jul 15»
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Are $500 Mink Eyelashes Worth It? You Best Believe I Found Out
Yes, there is mink fur glued to my face right now. And I am so beyond okay with it. When I was asked if I wanted to take fake eyelashes for a spin ... «TheGloss, Jul 15»

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