Definitions for mustelid

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mustelid mus·te·lid

Spelling: [muhs-tl-id]

IPA: /ˈmʌs tl ɪd/

Mustelid is a 8 letter English word.

You can make 373 anagrams from letters in mustelid (deilmstu).

Definitions for mustelid

noun

1. any of numerous carnivorous mammals of the family Mustelidae, comprising the weasels, martens, skunks, badgers, and otters.

adjective

1. 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

Examples for mustelid

The mustelid are allied to the Viverrid in their general conformation.

Like all the other members of the family mustelid, the Marten is provided with glands near the base of the tail.

As a small point of likeness between this mustelid and the Procyonidae may be mentioned the colours of the face.