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common shrew

common shrew noun: a shrew, Sorex araneus, one of the most common mammals.

common shrew: a shrew, Sorex araneus, one of the most common mammals
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Noun

common shrew (plural common shrews)

  1. A shrew, Sorex araneus, one of the most common mammals.
    Synonyms:
    Eurasian shrew

Synonyms of common shrew

  • Eurasian shrew

Forms of common shrew

pluralcommon shrews

Questions about common shrew

What does common shrew mean?
Common shrew means a shrew, Sorex araneus, one of the most common mammals.
What part of speech is common shrew?
Common shrew is a noun.
What is the plural of common shrew?
The plural of common shrew is common shrews.

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