kolinsky

noun

Definition of kolinskynext
as in mink

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  1. mink
  2. deerskin
  3. sable
  4. sheepskin
  5. calfskin
  6. beaver
  7. rabbit
  8. sheep
Noun
  • The new policy prohibits fur from animals killed specifically for their pelts, including mink, fox, rabbit, chinchilla and coyote.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Drape it over your sofa throughout the season and refresh your space with new throw pillow covers, like the Cozy Teddy covers in the same fuzzy fabric or the luxuriously soft faux-mink covers in a similar color.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of mink
Noun
  • Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • The breadth of accessories increases season after season, with summer loafers and sneakers crafted from fine leathers, such as deerskin, and leather and canvas bags.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Definition of deerskin
Noun
  • At the same time, a big bull sable galloped out from behind a bush headed for the crest.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026
  • On Saturday, May 30, Forrest Galante, a wildlife biologist and tracker, shared a video of a wild sable being airlifted for treatment after the adult antelope was discovered with its horn growing backward into its own head.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Definition of sable
Noun
  • While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Zora ballet flat features a suede upper and a sheepskin lining and trim while the lightweight Quill ballet flat is covered in Spanish Merino fur and grounded by a rubber outsole, with an adjustable strap.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheepskin
Noun
  • Ballet styles, including the ballet sneaker silhouette, took center stage, as did sandals, which had 3D flowers in suede and calfskin, raw-cut finishes and handcrafted details.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, the 10 mm double-tour calfskin strap passes through a narrow channel machined directly into the case.
    — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of calfskin
Noun
  • Another group that was canoeing in the park that day also reported a beaver charging at one of their boats.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But the company’s lawsuits over its beaver logo fuel debate over the balance of power between national and local brands.
    — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of beaver
Noun
  • There is also a tea party room serving a variety of sweet treats inspired by the book, including cakes representing a white rabbit, a red rose and a mushroom.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Other animals like rabbits and deer will strip or rub bark from trunks.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of rabbit
Noun
  • In the end, the sheep are probably the least of Charles’ problems.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2026
  • With few neighbors to speak of, save for a few sheep or cows in nearby fields, there’ll be no arguing over bedrooms—the views from each and every one are bucolic.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sheep
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“Kolinsky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kolinsky. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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