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| ferret |
a North American mammal that resembles a weasel and is related to the European ferret. [1/5 definitions] |
| ichneumon |
a carnivorous mongoose, native to Egypt, that resembles a weasel. [1/2 definitions] |
| marten |
any of several carnivorous weasel-like mammals of northern forests that hunt mostly in trees and have dark glossy fur. [1/2 definitions] |
| mink |
any of several small, carnivorous North American mammals that are related to the weasel, that have short legs, partly webbed feet, and a pointed snout, and that live near water. [1/3 definitions] |
| musteline |
of or concerning a large family of fur-bearing carnivores, including the weasel, mink, badger, and skunk. |
| otter |
any of several sleek aquatic or semi-aquatic mammals that are related to the mink and weasel, and that have webbed feet, a long, somewhat flattened tail, and thick, dark brown fur. |
| polecat |
a dark-furred carnivorous mammal of the weasel family found in Eurasia and northern Africa. [1/2 definitions] |
| sable |
a weasel-like mammal of the cold regions of Eurasia that has very dark, valuable fur. [1/6 definitions] |
| wolverine |
a carnivorous North American mammal related to the weasel, with dark, shaggy fur, white markings on the face and body, and a bushy tail. |
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