musteline
/ˈmʌstɪlʌɪn/ /ˈmʌstɪlɪn/adjective
Of or like a weasel; (Zoology ) of, belonging to, or characteristic of the weasel family Mustelidae or the subfamily Mustelinae.
noun
Zoology. A mustelid; (now usually) specifically a member of the subfamily Mustelinae, which includes weasels, martens, and polecats.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin mustēlīnus of or belonging to a weasel from mustēla (also mustella) weasel, of uncertain origin (perhaps related to mūs) + -īnus. In specific use, after scientific Latin Mustelidae, family name or Mustelinae, subfamily name. With use as noun compare also French mustélins.