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zapodid

adjective
zap·​o·​did | \ ˈzapədə̇d\

Definition of zapodid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the Zapodidae

zapodid

noun
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of zapodid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a zapodid rodent

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History and Etymology for zapodid

Adjective

New Latin Zapodidae

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New Latin Zapodidae

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