kolinskies

noun

plural of kolinsky
as in horsehides

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  1. sheep
  2. rabbit
  3. mink
  4. raccoon
  5. otters
  6. seals
  7. muskrat
  8. chamois
Noun
  • The shepherd’s rod and staff, tools used in tending and protecting sheep, reinforce the sense of security.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Some herders moved 100 miles (about 160 kilometers) with their cattle in search of water and grazing land; others stayed closer to home with sheep and goats.
    — Anne Pisor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheep
Noun
  • The shop’s mascot, a rabbit, is named Lewis, after the original Lewis & Duncan grocery store that once inhabited the building.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In This Article From rabbits to squirrels, protecting our gardens from nibbles and bites is a season-long endeavor.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of rabbit
Noun
  • 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
  • In the mink colorway, a warm, grayish brown neutral, the bed is versatile enough to complement any evolving palette and lots of different aesthetics.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mink
Noun
  • Writing in a raccoon, in turn, meant setting aside the time to both film with an actual raccoon — his name is Rocket, of course — and devise ways for the show to substitute a prop animal for scenes where the actors might directly interact with it.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead, wildlife professionals share what to do if a raccoon decides to move in.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of raccoon
Noun
  • The center’s veterinarian believes the otter should be well enough to be released into the wild in seven to 10 days.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The mile-long walk to Fisherman’s Wharf typically includes otter and harbor seal sightings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of otters
Noun
  • Hike to Point Bennett on San Miguel Island to view tens of thousands of sea lions and seals, one of the largest pinniped colonies in the world.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Inspect the weatherstripping for cracked, compressed or missing foam, vinyl or rubber seals.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of seals
Noun
  • It is commonly spread through tick bites and deer flies that have fed on infected animals, such as wild rabbits, hares, muskrats and rodents.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Gassing of the muskrat runs, or burrows, was also tried.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 22 June 2026
Definition of muskrat
Noun
  • Each is applied with a specialized chamois (a type of leather) buffer, Maximova adds.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 5 June 2026
  • Takins are from the goat-antelope, or Caprinae, subfamily — which also includes sheep, goats, musk oxen, and chamois.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of chamois
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