"talpid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: talpids [plural]
Etymology: From scientific Latin Talpidae (family name), ultimately from Latin talpa (“mole”). Etymology templates: {{taxfmt|Talpidae|family}} Talpidae, {{uder|en|la|talpa||mole}} Latin talpa (“mole”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} talpid (plural talpids)
  1. (zoology) A member of the family Talpidae, comprising moles and related insectivorous mammals. Translations (Translations): talpide (Italian)

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