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(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.

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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Sewellel'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/sewellel.html. 1828.
 
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