kolinsky

[ kuh-lin-skee ]

noun

, plural ko·lin·skies.

1. an Asian mink, Mustela sibirica, having buff or tawny fur.
2. the fur of such an animal.

kolinsky

/ kəˈlɪnskɪ /

noun

1. any of various Asian minks, esp Mustela sibirica of Siberia
2. the rich tawny fur of this animal

Word History and Origins

Origin of kolinsky¹

1850–55; perhaps alteration of Russian kolonkí, plural of kolonók kolinsky ≪ Evenki (NW dialects) xoloŋgō

Word History and Origins

Origin of kolinsky¹

C19: from Russian kolinski of Kola: see Kola Peninsula

Example Sentences

Kolinsky said it offers benefits to both recreational and commercial and truck owners.

From Fox News

This was the first illustration project I’ve started since Fish & Wildlife’s weird import-ban on kolinsky sable brushes went into effect, so every time I sat down to ink, I prayed that my years-old Winsor-Newton Series 7 wouldn’t disintegrate.

From The Guardian

Kolinsky, ko-lin′ski, n. the Siberian polecat or mink.

From Project Gutenberg

Kirsten Travers is kneeling before a dado panel in the lower corner of the Carolina Room, the #1 Kolinsky sable-hair brush in her hand barely moving as she inpaints.

From Forbes

Ruby cuddled down into her kolinsky wrap and give me the fish-eye, as she addressed me in her own sweet way as a woman to her best enemy.

From Project Gutenberg