/ Dictionary / Index O otter shrew: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ot'ter shrew" Pronunciation: [key] a chiefly aquatic insectivore, Potamogale velox, of western Africa, that resembles an otter, having sleek, brown fur and a flattened tail. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. otterhound otter trawl Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language