rodent
nomadjectifattesté dans les dialogues
- //ˈɹəʊdənt//
A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.
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A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.
Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents.
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vieilliA person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence; lamer.
Étymologie
From Latin rōdēns, rōdent- (“gnawer; one who gnaws”), present participle of rōdō (“to gnaw”).
adjectif
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Gnawing; biting; corroding; applied to a destructive variety of cancer or ulcer.
Formes
- pluriel
- rodents
rodent · A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.
rodeo · A gathering of cattle to be branded.Rodeo · A census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California,…Roderick · A male given name from the Germanic languages.