mustélida 121
mustelid, da.
(Of mustela and ?)(been).
1. adj. Zool. He said carnivorous mammals with elongated body and short legs, with anal scent glands and appreciated in fur skin; as the mink, Badger and Otter. U t. c. s.
2. m. pl. Zool. Family of these animals.
ORTOGR. ESCR. with may. initial.