perwitsky
noun
per·wits·ky
\pə(r)ˈwitskē\
Definition of perwitsky
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1 : a tiger weasel (Vormela peregusna) of eastern Europe and northern Asia that is mottled reddish and white above and black below
2 : the fur of the perwitsky
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Origin and Etymology of perwitsky
probably modification of Russian perevyazka
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