otter shrew

ot·ter shrew

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ot-er shroo]
- /ˈɒt ər ʃru/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ot-er shroo]
- /ˈɒt ər ʃru/

Definitions of otter shrew words

noun otter shrew a chiefly aquatic insectivore, Potamogale velox, of western Africa, that resembles an otter, having sleek, brown fur and a flattened tail. 1
noun otter shrew any small otter-like amphibious mammal, esp Potamogale velox, of the family Potamogalidae of W and central Africa: order Insectivora (insectivores) 0

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otter shrew popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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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