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单词 musteline
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Definition of musteline in English:

musteline

adjective ˈmʌstɪlɪnˈmʌstɪlʌɪn
  • Of or like a weasel; (Zoology) of, belonging to, or characteristic of the weasel family Mustelidae or the subfamily Mustelinae.

noun ˈmʌstɪlɪnˈmʌstɪlʌɪn
  • Zoology. A mustelid; (now usually) specifically a member of the subfamily Mustelinae, which includes weasels, martens, and polecats.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin mustēlīnus of or belonging to a weasel from mustēla (also mustella) weasel, of uncertain origin (perhaps related to mūs) + -īnus. In specific use, after scientific Latin Mustelidae, family name or Mustelinae, subfamily name. With use as noun compare also French mustélins.

Definition of musteline in US English:

musteline

adjective
  • Of or like a weasel; (Zoology) of, belonging to, or characteristic of the weasel family Mustelidae or the subfamily Mustelinae.

noun
  • Zoology. A mustelid; (now usually) specifically a member of the subfamily Mustelinae, which includes weasels, martens, and polecats.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin mustēlīnus of or belonging to a weasel from mustēla (also mustella) weasel, of uncertain origin (perhaps related to mūs) + -īnus. In specific use, after scientific Latin Mustelidae, family name or Mustelinae, subfamily name. With use as noun compare also French mustélins.

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