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Definition of Water shrew

1. Noun. Any of several small semiaquatic shrews usually living near swift-flowing streams.

Definition of Water shrew

1. Noun. Any of the small insectivores of the genus ''Neomys'' in the ''Soricidae'' family. There are three species, the "Eurasian '''water shrew'''" (also known as European water shrew) ''Neomys fodiens'', the "Mediterranean '''water shrew'''" ''Neomys anomalus'' and the "Transcaucasian '''water shrew'''" ''Neomys teres''. ¹

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Medical Definition of Water shrew

1. Any one of several species of shrews having fringed feet and capable of swimming actively. The two common European species (Crossopus fodiens, and C. Ciliatus) are the best known. The most common American water shrew, or marsh shrew (Neosorex palustris), is rarely seen, owing to its nocturnal habits. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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