Definition of Siberian weasel
1 : a medium-sized Asian weasel (Mustela sibirica) that has yellowish or pale brown fur, is active especially at night, and feeds chiefly on small rodents
2 : the fur or pelt of the Siberian weasel : kolinsky
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The first known use of Siberian weasel was circa 1800
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