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Definition of Vison

Vison
Vison Vi"son, n. [F.] (Zo["o]l.) The mink.
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Mink Mink, n. [Cf. 2d Minx.] (Zo["o]l.) A carnivorous mammal of the genus Putorius, allied to the weasel. The European mink is Putorius lutreola. The common American mink (P. vison) varies from yellowish brown to black. Its fur is highly valued. Called also minx, nurik, and vison.

Meaning of Vison from wikipedia

- The American mink (Neogale vison) is a semiaquatic species of mustelid native to North America, though human introduction has expanded its range to many...
- to treat, preserve, and waterproof leather. The American mink (Neogale vison) is larger and more adaptable than the European mink (Mustela lutreola)...
- HMCS Vison was an armed yacht of the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. The vessel was acquired in 1940 for use as a patrol boat and later, as a...
- and the extinct sea mink were commonly included in this genus as Mustela vison and Mustela macrodon, respectively, but in 1999 they were moved to the genus...
- Back-striped weasel (M. strigidorsa) Neogale Amazon weasel (N. africana) Colombian weasel (N. felipei) Long-tailed weasel (N. frenata) American mink (N. vison)...
- The Santa Maria de Vison was a Mediterranean merchantman built in Ragusa and requisitioned in 1587 for service in the Armada of 1588. She was a large...
- Back-striped weasel (M. strigidorsa) Neogale Amazon weasel (N. africana) Colombian weasel (N. felipei) Long-tailed weasel (N. frenata) American mink (N. vison)...
- Back-striped weasel (M. strigidorsa) Neogale Amazon weasel (N. africana) Colombian weasel (N. felipei) Long-tailed weasel (N. frenata) American mink (N. vison)...
- (Neogale vison), with continuing debate about whether or not the sea mink should be considered a subspecies of the American mink (as Neogale vison macrodon)...
- Back-striped weasel (M. strigidorsa) Neogale Amazon weasel (N. africana) Colombian weasel (N. felipei) Long-tailed weasel (N. frenata) American mink (N. vison)...