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water shrew

noun

  1. either of two small amphibious shrews, Neomys fodiens ( European water shrew ) or N. anomalus ( Mediterranean water shrew ), having a dark pelage with paler underparts
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Example Sentences

Now, with respect to the curious little water-shrew-mouse, Velvet-coat, I am not quite so certain about his winter habits.

But we know now that they are only dark varieties of the common water-shrew.

The water shrew is somewhat larger than the common shrew attaining to a length of five and a half inches including the tail.

The movements of the English water-shrew, when swimming, are very agile.

The Water Shrew is much more local in its occurrence than are the other Shrews.

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