microtine

English

Etymology

From scientific Latin Microtinae , a subfamily name, from Microtus +‎ -inae.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmaɪkɹətaɪn/

• Audio (Southern England):

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Adjective

microtine (not comparable)

1. (zoology) Of or relating to the subfamily Microtinae, including voles, lemmings and muskrats.

Noun

microtine (plural microtines)

1. Any rodent of the former subfamily Microtinae (now Arvicolinae)

Anagrams

• monitrice