micra

/maɪkrə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually insectivorous, mammal of the family Soricidae, typically having a long, pointed snout and a thin, hairless tail

“A family of shrews, including the pygmy shrew, the house shrew, and the Eurasian water shrew, are all examples of micras.”

Synonyms

  • shrew
  • soricid

Antonyms

  • large mammal