desman

des·man

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [des-muh n]
- /ˈdɛs mən/
- /ˈde.smən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [des-muh n]
- /ˈdɛs mən/

Definitions of desman word

noun desman either of two molelike amphibious mammals Desmana moschata (Russian desman) or Galemys pyrenaicus (Pyrenean desman), having dense fur and webbed feet: family Talpidae, order Insectivora (insectivores) 3
noun desman a molelike, aquatic insectivore mammal (family Talpidae) with webbed feet and a long, flexible snout: one species (Desmana moschata), trapped for its fur, is found in Russia and the other (Galemys pyrenaicus) in the Pyrenees 3
noun plural desman either of two aquatic, insectivorous mammals, Myogale moschata, of southeastern Russia, or M. pyrenaica, of the Pyrenees, related to shrews. 1
noun desman A small, semiaquatic European mammal related to the mole, with a long, tubular muzzle and webbed toes. 1
noun desman Either of two species, Desmana moschata or Galemys pyrenaicus, of aquatic or semi-aquatic insectivore of the mole family, Talpidae, found in Europe. 0

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Origin of desman

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75; < Swedish, short for desman-råtta muskrat

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desman popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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