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Definition of Kolinsky
1. n. Among furriers, any of several Asiatic minks; esp., Putorius sibiricus, the yellowish brown pelt of which is valued, esp. for the tail, used for making artists' brushes. Trade names for the fur are red sable and Tatar sable.
Definition of Kolinsky
1. Noun. The Siberian weasel, ''Mustela sibirica'' ¹
2. Noun. The fur of the Siberian weasel ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Kolinsky
1. an Asian mink [n -SKIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Kolinsky
Literary usage of Kolinsky
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Fur-bearing Animals in Nature and in Commerce by Henry Poland (1892)
"The kolinsky, sometimes called the Red Sable, appears not to be mentioned in any
work on ... The kolinsky is rather a small animal, about 18 inches long, ..."
2. Fur Facts by Albert M. Ahern (1922)
"kolinsky The kolinsky, or Siberian mink, is found in the district east ...
All kolinsky are dyed before they are made up into garments for the retail trade. ..."
3. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington by Entomological Society of Washington (1904)
"—Mr. kolinsky exhibited an abnormal specimen of Culex pipiens. It was received
with a collection of ... —Mr. kolinsky reported the receipt from Prof. ..."
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