musteline

/mʌstɪˈliːn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of weasels, especially the weasel genus (Mustela)

“The biologist specialized in musteline species and their habitat.”

2. noun

a member of the weasel genus (Mustela)

“The musteline animal was found in the dense forest.”

Synonyms

  • mustelid
  • weasellike

Antonyms

  • canine
  • feline