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Definition of sorex

sorex

/ˈsɔː.rɛks/
so · rex
Plural:sorices
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Adjective:soricine
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sorex Lexical Profile

sorex Game Scores & Validity

• noun

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A taxonomic genus of small, mouse-like insectivorous mammals in the family Soricidae, commonly known as long-tailed shrews or red-toothed shrews, found predominantly across the Northern Hemisphere.

Example

"The field biologist analyzed the dental patterns of several Sorex specimens collected from the Canadian boreal forest."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the scientific genus of long-tailed shrews, the word is treated as a proper noun and should be capitalized and italicized as 'Sorex'.

• Rhymes for sorex

• Nearby Words

sore
sorely
soreness
sorex
sorghum
sororal
sorority

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin 'sorex', meaning 'shrew-mouse', which stems from a Proto-Indo-European root imitating a squeaking sound.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sorex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sorex
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