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minks

/mɪŋks/

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noun

Nerze

(plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neovison vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).

Examples :

"Farmers raise minks for their valuable fur, which is often used to make coats. "

Bauern züchten Nerze wegen ihres wertvollen Fells, das oft zur Herstellung von Mänteln verwendet wird.

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noun

Nerzfelle

(plural mink) The fur or pelt of a mink, used to make apparel.

Examples :

"My grandmother's old coat was made of minks; it was very soft and warm. "

Der alte Mantel meiner Großmutter war aus Nerzfellen; er war sehr weich und warm.

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noun

Minkpelz

(plural minks) An article of clothing made of mink.

Examples :

"She kept her minks in a climate-controlled closet to protect them from moths and humidity. "

Sie bewahrte ihren Minkpelz in einem klimatisierten Schrank, um ihn vor Motten und Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.

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noun

Stinktier, Dreckschwein

(plural minks) An individual with poor personal hygiene; a smelly person.

Examples :

"After the gym class, some of the students were real minks, needing a shower badly. "

Nach dem Sportunterricht waren einige der Schüler echte Stinktiere, die dringend duschen mussten.

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