"Desman" is a word in ENGLISH
An amphibious, insectivorous mammal found in Russia
(Myogale moschata). It is allied to the moles, but is called muskrat by
some English writers.
We decided to leave early, you wouldn't want to be there in the end, when the lights came on. You'd never sit down in here again. In a depressing shuffle we pushed to the door, now it was good to get up and out, while it was still a black hole, warm, and smokey, full of possibilities...
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Amphibian.
Read the complete definitionA treatise on amphibious animals; the department of natural history which treats of the Amphibia.
Read the complete definitionPertaining to, adapted for, or connected with, both land and water.
Read the complete definitionOf a mixed nature; partaking of two natures.
Read the complete definitionHaving the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants.
Read the complete definitionLike an amphibious being.
Read the complete definitionAn amphibious rodent, of the genus Castor.
Read the complete definitiondakbut n k. o. amphibious boat, boat that can go on land.
Read the complete definitionAn amphibious animal of the genus Rana and related genera, of many species. Frogs swim rapidly, and take long leaps …
Read the complete definitionA large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius), common in the rivers of Africa. It is allied to the hogs, and …
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