Defn: One of the Rodentia.
RODENTIA
Ro*den"ti*a, n. pl. Etym: [NL. See Rodent, a.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: An order of mammals having two (rarely four) large incisor teeth in each jaw, distant from the molar teeth. The rats, squirrels, rabbits, marmots, and beavers belong to this order.
Note: The incisor teeth are long, curved, and strongly enameled on the outside, so as to keep a cutting edge. They have a persistent pulp and grow continuously.
RODEO
Ro*de"o, n. Etym: [SP., a going round.]
Defn: A round-up. See Round-up. [Western U.S.]
RODGE
Rodge, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The gadwall. [Prov.Eng.]
RODOMEL
Rod"o*mel, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Juice of roses mixed with honey. Simmonds.