gymnurine

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adjective

gym·​nu·​rine

ˈjimn(y)əˌrīn,

-rə̇n

: of or relating to the genus Echino-sorex

gymnurine

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noun

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plural -s

: a mammal of the genus Echino-sorex

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Gymnura + English -ine

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