fossorial
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fossorial
Rhymes with -ɔːɹiəl
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From Latin fossōrius (“adapted for digging or delving”), from fodiō (“dig”).
adjective more fossorial · most fossorial
- Of, pertaining to, or adapted for digging or burrowing. The most specialized fossorial mammals (moles, marsupial mole) are subterranean, seeking food and shelter underground and rarely coming to the surface.
noun fossorials
- Any digging animal (such as a mole)
Translations
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adj of, pertaining to, or adapted for digging or burrowing
| Español | fosorial |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 掘削性 kussakusei |
| 中文 | 掘土的 juétǔ de |
| Português | fossorial, fossório |
| Français | fouisseur, fouisseuse |
| Tiếng Việt | động vật ở hang |
| עברית | מתחפרים mitchafrim |
noun digging animal
| Français | fouisseur |
|---|
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title = {fossorial},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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