Associations to the word «Sorex»

Wiktionary

SOREX, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Soricidae   — the red-toothed shrew.
SOREX ARANEUS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Soricidae   — the common shrew or Eurasian shrew, one of the most common mammals.
SOREX VULGARIS, proper noun. (archaic) A taxonomic species within the family Soricidae   — the common shrew, Sorex araneus.

Dictionary definition

SOREX, noun. Type genus of the family Soricidae: shrews.

Wise words

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