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rodents

rodents is the plural of rodent.

Meaning of rodent

Noun

rodent (plural rodents)

  1. 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...2013 May-June, Katie L. Burke, “In the News”, in American Scientist, volume 101, number 3, page 193
  2. (Internet, Leet, dated, derogatory, slang) A person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence; lamer.

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Phrases with rodents

Questions about rodents

What is rodents the plural of?
Rodents is the plural of rodent.

Words near rodents in the dictionary

  1. rodentologist
  2. rodentologists
  3. rodentology
  4. rodentophobia
  5. rodentproof
  6. rodents
  7. rodentsona
  8. rodentsonas
  9. rodenty
  10. rodeo
  11. rodeo clown

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