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Meaning Of Sewellel
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 Haplodontidae. Called
also boomer, showt'l, and mountain beaver.