Meaning of SEWELLEL
| Pronunciation: | | su'welul
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| | Definition: | | [n] bulky nocturnal burrowing rodent of uplands of the Pacific coast of North America; the most primitive living rodent |
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| | Synonyms: | | Aplodontia rufa, mountain beaver |
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| | See Also: | | Aplodontia, genus Aplodontia, gnawer, gnawing animal, rodent | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Se*wel"lel\, n. [Of American Indian origin.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A peculiar gregarious burrowing rodent ({Haplodon rufus}),
native of the coast region of the Northwestern United States.
It somewhat resembles a muskrat or marmot, but has only a
rudimentary tail. Its head is broad, its eyes are small and
its fur is brownish above, gray beneath. It constitutes the
family {Haplodontid[ae]}. Called also {boomer}, {showt'l},
and {mountain beaver}.
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