mustelid
[ muhs-tl-id ]
/ ˈmʌs tl ɪd /
noun
any of numerous carnivorous mammals of the family Mustelidae, comprising the weasels, martens, skunks, badgers, and otters.
adjective
belonging or pertaining to the family Mustelidae.
Origin of mustelid
1905–10; < New Latin
Mustelidae family name, equivalent to
Mustel(a) a genus (Latin
mustēla weasel) +
-idae
-id2
Words nearby mustelid
mustard gas,
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musteline,
muster,
muster day,
muster in,
muster roll
Example sentences from the Web for mustelid
Like all the other members of the family Mustelid, the Marten is provided with glands near the base of the tail.
Animal Life of the British Isles |Edward StepThe Mustelid are allied to the Viverrid in their general conformation.
The Desert World |Arthur ManginAs a small point of likeness between this Mustelid and the Procyonidae may be mentioned the colours of the face.
The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia |Frank Evers Beddard
Scientific definitions for mustelid
mustelid
[ mŭs′tə-lĭd′ ]
Any of various small to midsize carnivorous mammals of the family Mustelidae, usually having long, slender bodies, short legs, and well-developed anal scent glands. The pelts of many mustelids have been important for use in clothing. Weasels, skunks, badgers, wolverines, ferrets, mink, martens, and otters are mustelids.