Definition of Water shrew

1. Noun. Any of several small semiaquatic shrews usually living near swift-flowing streams.


Definition of Water shrew

1. Noun. Any of the small insectivores of the genus ''Neomys'' in the ''Soricidae'' family. There are three species, the "Eurasian '''water shrew'''" (also known as European water shrew) ''Neomys fodiens'', the "Mediterranean '''water shrew'''" ''Neomys anomalus'' and the "Transcaucasian '''water shrew'''" ''Neomys teres''. ¹

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Medical Definition of Water shrew

1. Any one of several species of shrews having fringed feet and capable of swimming actively. The two common European species (Crossopus fodiens, and C. Ciliatus) are the best known. The most common American water shrew, or marsh shrew (Neosorex palustris), is rarely seen, owing to its nocturnal habits. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Water Shrew

water rat
water rats
water rattler
water repellent
water repellents
water right
water rocket
water sapphire
water sapphires
water scooter
water scooters
water scorpion
water scorpions
water shamrock
water shield
water shrew
water shrews
water sign
water signs
water skater
water ski
water skied
water skiing
water skin
water skis
water slide
water slides
water snail
water snake
water softener

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