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.] (Zoƶl.)
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 dƦsman.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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