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Definition of sorex
sorex
/ˈsɔː.rɛks/
so · rex
Plural:sorices
•Adjective:soricine
sorex Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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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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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'.
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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 Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sorex