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musteline en · ADJ

Etymology

From the Latin mūstēlīnus, from mūstēla (“weasel”), from mūs (“mouse”, “rat”).

Meanings

1. Like or relating to the family Mustelidae, or the weasels and martens.
2. (not-comparable) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of mustelids.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
most musteline	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
more musteline	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
mustelline		alternative	lexicographic

musteline en · NOUN

Etymology

From the Latin mūstēlīnus, from mūstēla (“weasel”), from mūs (“mouse”, “rat”).

Meanings

1. Any member of the family Mustelidae.
2. More specifically, any member of the mustelid subfamily Mustelinae.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
mustelline		alternative	lexicographic
mustelines	Number=Plur		lexicographic