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desman

[ des-muhn ]

noun

plural desmans.
  1. either of two aquatic, insectivorous mammals, Myogale moschata, of southeastern Russia, or M. pyrenaica, of the Pyrenees, related to shrews.


desman

/ ˈɛə /

noun

  1. either of two molelike amphibious mammals Desmana moschata ( Russian desman ) or Galemys pyrenaicus ( Pyrenean desman ), having dense fur and webbed feet: family Talpidae, order Insectivora (insectivores)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of desman1

1765–75; < Swedish, short for -åٳٲ muskrat
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Word History and Origins

Origin of desman1

C18: from Swedish Բåٳٲ, from desman musk (of Germanic origin) + åٳٲ rat
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USC has just five scholarship linebackers currently on the roster — one of which, Anthony Beavers Jr., is more of a hybrid safety — but boasts two strong options at the top in senior Eric Gentry and sophomore Desman Stephens.

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Desman Stephens II, a sophomore linebacker, remembers Ryan’s down-to-earth demeanor at their first meeting and the authenticity the coach exuded.

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Ryan said within the linebackers corps, he’s looking forward to coaching freshman Desman Stephens II and senior Eric Gentry.

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He does inherit star linebacker Eric Gentry, who will return from a season plagued by concussions, as well as an emerging talent in rising sophomore Desman Stephens.

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“We’re really motivated as a team,” freshman linebacker Desman Stephens said.

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