rodent
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈɹəʊdənt/
adj
Etymology: From Latin rōdēns, rōdent- (“gnawer; one who gnaws”), present participle of rōdō (“to gnaw”).
- Gnawing; biting; corroding; applied to a destructive variety of cancer or ulcer.
noun
Etymology: From Latin rōdēns, rōdent- (“gnawer; one who gnaws”), present participle of rōdō (“to gnaw”).
- 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.”
- A person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence; lamer.