mink

noun/mɪŋk/

Frequency rank: #11,173 most common English word

Meaning

a small semi-aquatic mammal valued for its soft, thick fur, or the fur itself.

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Example sentence

She wore mink coat to the winter gala, drawing admiring glances from the crowd.

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