soricine

English

Etymology

From Latin soricinus, from sorex (“a shrew”).

Adjective

soricine (comparative more soricine, superlative most soricine)

1. (zoology) Of or relating to the shrew family (Soricidae); resembling a shrew in form or habits.

   the soricine bat

Noun

soricine (plural soricines)

1. (zoology) Any member of the shrew family (Soricidae).

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