Russian desman en · NOUN
Meanings
-
A semiaquatic mammal, Desmana moschata, native to eastern Russia.
The Russian desman, which can weigh half a kilogram, is by far the largest member of the mole family—large enough to be sought for its fur.
2018, Tim Flannery, Europe: The First 100 Million Years, Penguin, published 2019, page 88:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian desmans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |