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🐾 A mole 🐾 Mole-like
talpid

talpid

9.9
Having features typical of moles, with strong front legs for digging
  • adjective
  • /ˈtæl.pɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : talpido
  • A talpid animal typically has strong forelimbs for burrowing.

Examples

  • Scientists studied several talpid species to understand their unique sense of touch.

  • The talpid skeleton shows adaptations for digging underground.

  • The talpid species are known for their unique digging abilities.

  • Many talpid animals have velvety fur that aids in their underground lifestyle.

  • The talpid family includes species that are known for their extensive burrowing habits.

  • Farmers often complain about the talpid creatures disrupting their gardens with their tunneling.

  • The talpid characteristics of these animals make them excellent diggers in search of food.

Surface Forms

talpid positive

Morphology

talpid = mole (opaque) = talp + id

The form 'talp-' is a technical combining form from Latin and is not recognizable to general learners, so knowing 'mole' does not let them derive the word.

Etymology

The word talpid comes from the Latin talpa, which means 'mole', and the ending -id meaning 'related to'. So calling something talpid says it has mole-like features, especially for digging and living underground.