1
: any of an order (Rodentia) of relatively small gnawing mammals (such as a mouse, squirrel, or beaver) that have in both jaws a single pair of incisors with a chisel-shaped edge
2
: a small mammal (such as a rabbit or a shrew) other than a true rodent
rodent
adjective
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But while the Ethiopian wolf’s diet is largely composed of rodents, a new study published on November 19th in the journal Ecology confirms that the red jackals also frequently forage for Ethiopian red hot poker nectar themselves.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
The New Destination of Joy Concepts from introductory psychology textbooks took on a new, hands-on dimension in our rodent driving laboratory.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
According to the outlet, Longo took Peanut in after seeing the rodent's mother get hit by a car, and their bond is what inspired him to start the P'Nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary in April 2023.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
This is seen with another type of rodent virus, called hantaviruses, as cases are rarely seen in humans.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
The New Destination of Joy Concepts from introductory psychology textbooks took on a new, hands-on dimension in our rodent driving laboratory.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
According to the outlet, Longo took Peanut in after seeing the rodent's mother get hit by a car, and their bond is what inspired him to start the P'Nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary in April 2023.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
This is seen with another type of rodent virus, called hantaviruses, as cases are rarely seen in humans.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Rodent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rodent. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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rodent
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ro·dent
ˈrōd-ᵊnt 
: any mammal (as a mouse or rat) of the order Rodentia
rodent
adjective
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