The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Slepez \Sle*pez"\, n. [Russ. sliepets'.] (Zool.)
   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.
   [1913 Webster]