Definition of Sewellel

1. Noun. Bulky nocturnal burrowing rodent of uplands of the Pacific coast of North America; the most primitive living rodent.

Exact synonyms: Aplodontia Rufa, Mountain Beaver
Generic synonyms: Gnawer, Rodent
Group relationships: Aplodontia, Genus Aplodontia

Definition of Sewellel

1. n. 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 Haplodontidæ. Called also boomer, showt'l, and mountain beaver.

Definition of Sewellel

1. Noun. The mountain beaver (''Aplodontia rufa'') ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sewellel

1. a beaver [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sewellel

1. 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 Haplodontidae. Synonym: boomer, showt'l, and mountain beaver. Origin: Of American Indian origin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sewellel

sewage
sewage disposal
sewage disposal plant
sewage farm
sewage system
sewage works
sewages
sewan
sewans
sewar
sewardite
sewars
sewed
sewed up
sewel
sewellel (current term)
sewellels
sewels
sewen
sewens
sewer
sewer gas
sewer line
sewer main
sewer rat
sewer system
sewer water
sewerage
sewerages
sewered

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