Meaning of MUSTELINE
Pronunciation: | | 'mus`tlIn
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | [n] fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals |
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| Synonyms: | | mustelid, musteline mammal |
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| See Also: | | badger, black-footed ferret, carcajou, carnivore, Eira barbara, Enhydra lutris, family Mustelidae, ferret, fitch, foulmart, foumart, Galictis vittatus, glutton, grison, Grison vittatus, Gulo gulo, Gulo luscus, honey badger, marten, marten cat, Mellivora capensis, mink, Mustela nigripes, Mustela putorius, Mustelidae, otter, polecat, ratel, sea otter, skunk, skunk bear, taira, tayra, weasel, wolverine, wood pussy | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \Mus"te*line\, a. [L. mustelinus, fr. mustela weasel.]
(Zo["o]l.)
Like or pertaining to the family {Mustelid[ae]}, or the
weasels and martens.
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