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mustelid

Syllabification: (mus·te·lid)
Pronunciation: /ˈməstəlid/
Definition of mustelid

noun

Zoology
  • a mammal of the weasel family (Mustelidae), distinguished by having a long body, short legs, and musky scent glands under the tail.

Origin:

early 20th century: from modern Latin Mustelidae (plural), from Latin mustela 'weasel'

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