An Old World mole, Talpa romana, now largely confined to parts of mainland Italy.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society. After scientific Latin Talpa romana; compare Italian talpa romana.
Definition of Roman mole in US English:
Roman mole
noun
An Old World mole, Talpa romana, now largely confined to parts of mainland Italy.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society. After scientific Latin Talpa romana; compare Italian talpa romana.