Definition of Roussette
1. n. A fruit bat, especially the large species (Pieropus vulgaris) inhabiting the islands of the Indian ocean. It measures about a yard across the expanded wings.
Medical Definition of Roussette
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1. A fruit bat, especially the large species (Pieropus vulgaris) inhabiting the islands of the Indian ocean. It measures about a yard across the expanded wings.
2. Any small shark of the genus Scyllium; called also dogfish. See Dogfish.
Origin: F.; so called in allusion to the colour. See Russet.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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