marsupial mole

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Noun marsupial mole has 1 sense

pouched mole, marsupial mole, Notoryctus typhlops - small burrowing Australian marsupial that resembles a mole
--₁ is a kind of marsupial, pouched mammal
--₁ is a member of Notoryctus, genus Notoryctus

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Marsupial Mole

Definition:

A marsupial mole refers to any of several small, burrowing mammals belonging to the marsupial family. They are characterized by a cylindrical body, small eyes, and powerful forelimbs adapted for digging.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun

A small, burrowing marsupial mammal native to Australia.

Example sentences:

The marsupial mole is a fascinating creature that spends most of its life underground.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a marsupial mole while hiking in the outback.

Sense 2:

Noun

A term used to describe the elusive and mysterious nature of a person.

Example sentences:

John is such a marsupial mole, always disappearing and coming back out of nowhere.
Her unpredictable behavior made her a real marsupial mole among her friends.

Note: This sense is informal and used colloquially.