ski noun, plural ko·lin·skies.
1.
an Asian mink, Mustela sibirica, having buff or tawny fur.
2.
the fur of such an animal.
Origin:
1850–55; perhaps alteration of Russian kolonkí, plural of kolonók kolinsky ≪ Evenki (NW dialects) xoloŋgō
1850–55; perhaps alteration of Russian kolonkí, plural of kolonók kolinsky ≪ Evenki (NW dialects) xoloŋgō
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| —n , pl -skies | |
| 1. | any of various Asian minks, esp Mustela sibirica of Siberia |
| 2. | the rich tawny fur of this animal |
| [C19: from Russian kolinski of Kola: see | |
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