desman
9 points
English
6 letters
Not in frequency data
Valid in: UK dictionary
Definitions
An amphibious, insectivorous mammal found in Russia (Myogale moschata). It is allied to the moles, but is called muscrat by some English writers. [Written also dæsman.]
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dˈɛzmʌn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)