musaraña

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin mūs arāneus (literally “spider mouse”) (compare French musaraigne) because the bite of some shrews can be venomous. Ending influenced by Spanish araña (“spider”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /musaˈɾaɲa/

Noun

musaraña f (plural musarañas)

  1. shrew
  2. (by extension) vermin; small animal

Synonyms
  • musgaño

Further reading
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