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Webster 1913 Edition

Rongeur

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Ronˊgeur′

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Noun.
[F., fr.
ronger
to gnaw.]
(Surg.)
An instrument for removing small rough portions of bone.

Definition 2024

rongeur

rongeur

English

Noun

rongeur ‎(plural rongeurs)

  1. (surgery) An instrument for removing small rough portions of bone.

French

Etymology

ronger ‎(“to gnaw”) +‎ -eur

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁɔ̃.ʒœʁ/

Noun

rongeur m ‎(plural rongeurs)

  1. rodent

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Etymology

From French, from ronger ‎(“to gnaw”).

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