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noun
a chiefly aquatic insectivore, Potamogale velox, of western Africa, that resembles an otter, having sleek, brown fur and a flattened tail.
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Also called potamogale.
Words nearby otter shrew
Otterbein, otter board, Otterburn, otterhound, otter shell, otter shrew, otter trawl, otto, Otto cycle, Otto I, Otto II
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otter shrew
noun
any small otter-like amphibious mammal, esp Potamogale velox, of the family Potamogalidae of W and central Africa: order Insectivora (insectivores)
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