DESMAN

Etymology

Noun

desman (plural desmans)

Either of two species, Desmana moschata or Galemys pyrenaicus, of aquatic or semi-aquatic insectivore of the mole family, Talpidae, found in Europe.

Anagrams

• Amends, Amsden, Edmans, amends, amends., demans

Source: Wiktionary


Des"man, n. Etym: [Cf. Sw. desman musk.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: 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.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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