rongeur

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English

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Etymology

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From French rongeur, from ronger (to gnaw).

Noun

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rongeur (plural rongeurs)

  1. (surgery) An instrument with a sharp-edged, scoop-shaped tip, for gouging out bone.

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French

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Etymology

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From ronger (to gnaw) +‎ -eur.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʁɔ̃.ʒœʁ/
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Noun

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rongeur m (plural rongeurs)

  1. rodent
  2. (surgery) rongeur
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