Gnawers

/ˈnɔərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gnawer; multiple creatures or things that gnaw.

Etymology

Simple plural form of gnawer, adding the -s suffix. Follows standard English pluralization rules for agent nouns.

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The order Rodentia is sometimes called 'the gnawers' in older natural history books—it literally means 'gnawing animals' and describes nearly 2,000 species worldwide!

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