Category:Sewellel

Se*wel"lel, n. Etym: [of american indian origin.] (zoöl.)

Defn: 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.