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perwitsky

noun
per·​wits·​ky | \pə(r)ˈwitskē\
plural -es

Definition of perwitsky 

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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History and Etymology for perwitsky

probably modification of Russian perevyazka

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