desman

/dɛzˈmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A burrowing mammal of the order Erinaceomorpha, found in Africa and Asia.

“The desman, a small insectivorous mammal, was discovered in the forest during our expedition.”

Synonyms

  • insectivore
  • mole

Antonyms

  • herbivore
  • large mammal