scalopus

/ˈskæləpəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of small mammals, specifically the eastern mole

“The eastern mole belongs to the genus Scalopus.”

2. noun

a type of mole, specifically a ground-dwelling mammal

“Scalopus is a type of mammal that creates complex underground tunnels.”

Synonyms

  • groundhog
  • mole

Antonyms

  • above-ground animal
  • surface-dwelling mammal