strigine

/ˈstrɪɡaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a subfamily of nocturnal, burrowing moles, especially those of the genus Talpoides.

“The strigine, with its powerful claws and keen sense of smell, is a formidable underground predator.”

Synonyms

  • mole
  • shrew-mole

Antonyms

  • daylight-active
  • diurnal