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Definition of spalax

spalax

/ˈspeɪlæks/
spa · lax
Plural:spalaxes
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spalax Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A completely blind, subterranean rodent of the genus Spalax, native to Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and Central Asia, noted for lacking external eyes and using its large incisors to excavate extensive tunnel systems.

Example

"Researchers often study the spalax for its remarkable physiological adaptations, including extreme tolerance to low-oxygen environments underground and resistance to cancer."

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• Rhymes for spalax

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek σπάλαξ (spálax), meaning 'mole'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spalax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spalax
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