mole
nounfeminine/toˈpɐjɾɐ/medium
tou·pei·ra
Definition
A small insectivorous mammal with subterranean habits, very poor eyesight, and forelimbs adapted for digging.
The mole made mounds of earth in the garden.
Moles are blind but have a keen sense of smell.
Common collocations
common molemole hillblind as a mole
Etymology
Do latim vulgar 'talpa', com influência do espanhol 'topo'.