rodent

Meanings

• noun

  A small mammal, typically having a pointed snout, beady eyes, and small, sharp incisors, belonging to the order Rodentia.

  - "The house was infested with rodents."
  - "Rodents are important in the food chain as prey for larger animals."

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Synonyms

gnawer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rodent
gremlin , marmot , wren , den

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Variants

List of all variants of rodent that leads to same result
rodent , rodents , rodent ulcer , rodent ulcers

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Etymology

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From Old French rodent, present participle of rodir ‘gnaw’.

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Trivia

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1. Rodents are the largest order of mammals, with over 4,000 species.

2. Rats are often used as laboratory animals for scientific research.

3. The world's largest rodent is the capybara, which can grow up to 4 feet long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rodentia: The order of mammals that includes rodents, squirrels, beavers, and porcupines.

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Culture

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Rodents have been used as symbols in various cultures. In ancient Egypt, rats were associated with the goddess Hathor. In medieval Europe, rodents were often portrayed as evil creatures, spreading diseases and damaging crops.

How to Memorize "rodent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small animal with a pointed snout, beady eyes, and sharp incisors. Visualize it gnawing on something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rodent' with the image of a mouse or a rat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rats Run Around Town Eating Cheese' to remember the word 'rodent'.

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