Also with unmarked plural. Any of various other mustelids of the genus Mustela or other genera; esp. (North American) a skunk. Frequently with…

Zoology. A mustelid; (now usually) spec. a member of the subfamily Mustelinae, which includes weasels, martens, and polecats.

An animal of the family Mustelidae, which comprises carnivorous mammals having a long body, short legs, and musky scent glands under the tail…

Zoology. Any member of the related genus Mustela (in which martens were formerly counted), which includes the polecat, mink, weasel, etc. Obsolete.