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star-nosed mole

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star-nosed mole  (stärnzd)
n.
A mole (Condylura cristata) of North America, having 22 small fleshy tentacles encircling the end of its nose in a starlike pattern.
star-nosed mole
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) an E North American amphibious mole, Condylura cristata, having a ring of pink fleshy tentacles around the nose
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Noun1.star-nosed mole - amphibious mole of eastern North America having pink fleshy tentacles around the nosestar-nosed mole - amphibious mole of eastern North America having pink fleshy tentacles around the nose
Condylura cristata, starnose mole
mole - small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet
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