- An animal farmed for its fur - Fur - Prized fur - Valuable fur - Weasel family member; fur source - Weasel-like animal - A carnivorous mammal of the genus Putorius, allied to the
weasel. The European mink is Putorius lutreola. The common American
mink (P. vison) varies from yellowish brown to black. Its fur is highly
valued. Called also minx, nurik, and vison.