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common shrew

 

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Noun common shrew has 1 sense
  1. common shrew, Sorex araneus - common American shrew
    --1 is a kind of shrew, shrewmouse
    --1 is a member of Sorex, genus Sorex

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Common Shrew

Description:

The common shrew, scientifically known as Sorex araneus, is a small mammal that belongs to the family Soricidae. It is widely distributed across Europe and Asia. These tiny creatures have a pointed snout, small eyes, and short legs. Despite their small size, common shrews are known for their remarkable agility and voracious appetite.

Senses:

Sense 1: Animal

Noun: A small insectivorous mammal with a long narrow snout, typically living in grassland.

Example: The common shrew is an accomplished hunter, feeding on insects, worms, and small vertebrates.

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Sense 2: Adjective

Adjective: Ordinary; not unusual or exceptional.

Example: She has a common shrew mentality, always following the crowd and never daring to be different.

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Sense 3: Local

Adjective: Pertaining to or restricted to a particular place or area.

Example: In this small town, the common shrew has become an iconic symbol of its local heritage.

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