The Collaborative International Dictionary
Spalax typhlus
Slepez \Sle*pez"\, n. [Russ. sliepets'.] (Zo["o]l.) A burrowing rodent ( Spalax typhlus), native of Russia and Asia Minor. It has the general appearance of a mole, and is destitute of eyes. Called also mole rat.
Spalax typhlus
Zemni \Zem"ni\, n. (Zo["o]l.) The blind mole rat ( Spalax typhlus), native of Eastern Europe and Asia. Its eyes and ears are rudimentary, and its fur is soft and brownish, more or less tinged with gray. It constructs extensive burrows.