Ermine vs. Mink
Difference Between Ermine and Mink
Erminenoun
A weasel (Mustela erminea) native to northern regions, having a black-tipped tail and dark brown fur that in winter changes to white. Also called stoat.
Minknoun
Either of two semiaquatic mustelid carnivores, Mustela lutreola of Europe or Neovison vison of North America, having a pointed snout, short legs, and partly webbed toes. The North American species is bred for its commercially valuable fur.
Erminenoun
The commercially valuable white fur of this animal.
Minknoun
The soft thick lustrous fur of a mink.
Erminenoun
A weasel, Mustela erminea, found in northern latitudes; its dark brown fur turns white in winter (apart from the black tip of the tail).
Minknoun
A coat, stole, or hat made of this fur.
Erminenoun
The white fur of this animal, traditionally seen as a symbol of purity and used for judges' robes.
Minknoun
(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).
Erminenoun
The office of a judge.
Minknoun
(plural mink) The fur or pelt of a mink, used to make apparel.
Erminenoun
(tincture) A white field with black spots.
Minknoun
(plural minks) An article of clothing made of mink.
Ermineverb
To clothe with ermine.
Minknoun
(plural minks) An individual with poor personal hygiene; a smelly person.
Erminenoun
the expensive white fur of the ermine
Minknoun
the expensive fur of a mink
Erminenoun
mustelid of northern hemisphere in its white winter coat
Minknoun
fur coat made from the soft lustrous fur of minks
Minknoun
slender-bodied semiaquatic mammal having partially webbed feet; valued for its fur
