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Noun: desman
  1. Either of two species (Desmana moschata or Galemys pyrenaicus) of aquatic or semi-aquatic European insectivores of the mole family
    "The Russian desman is known for its long, sensitive snout"

Derived forms: desmans

Part of: family Talpidae, Talpidae

Encyclopedia: Desman