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| des·man [ déssmən ] (plural des·mans) |
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1. Pyrenean amphibious mammal: an amphibious mammal resembling a mole that has dense fur, webbed feet, and a flat scaly tail. Native to: Pyrenees. Latin name Galemys pyrenaicus.
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2. Russian amphibious mammal: an amphibious mammal related to the Pyrenean desman. Native to: Russia. Latin name Desmana moschata.
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| [Late 18th century. Shortening of Swedish desmanråtta "muskrat" < desman "musk" + råtta "rat"] |
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