English edit

Etymology edit

From Latin soricinus, from sorex (a shrew).

Adjective edit

soricine (comparative more soricine, superlative most soricine)

  1. (zoology) Of or relating to the shrew family (Soricidae); resembling a shrew in form or habits.
    the soricine bat

Noun edit

soricine (plural soricines)

  1. (zoology) Any member of the shrew family (Soricidae).

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