blarina

/ˈblɛrɪnə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of small, insectivorous mammal, typically a short-tailed, shrew-like creature

“The blarina was a common inhabitant of the forest floor, where it hunted for insects and worms at night.”

Synonyms

  • mole
  • shrew

Antonyms

  • large mammal
  • predator