Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The typical genus of mole-rats, subfamily Spalacinæ, having the eyes rudimentary and covered with skin.
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- noun type genus of the Spalacidae
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Then follow the facts regarding the mole, spalax, ant-eater, and the lack of teeth in birds, the origin of shore birds, swimming birds and perching birds, which are stated farther on.
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