otter shrew

/ˌɑdər ʃru/
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Definitions of otter shrew
  1. noun
    amphibious African insectivorous mammal that resembles an otter
    synonyms: Potamogale velox, potamogale
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    type of:
    insectivore
    small insect-eating mainly nocturnal terrestrial or fossorial mammals
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