Definition of Siberian weasel
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: 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
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: the fur or pelt of the Siberian weasel : kolinsky
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“Siberian weasel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Siberian%20weasel. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of Siberian weasel was circa 1800
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