Mustelidae
plural noun
Mus·tel·i·dae
ˌməˈsteləˌdē
: a large, widely distributed, diverse family (superfamily Arctoidea synonym Canoidea) of relatively small, chiefly carnivorous animals that have usually short legs, a long, often thin body, thick fur, and anal scent glands and that include the weasel, badger, otter, mink, marten, polecat and wolverine
Note: The smallest member of the Mustelidae is the least weasel and the largest is the sea otter.
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Mustela, type genus + -idae