rongeur

ron·geur

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rohn-zhur; French rawn-zhœr]
- /roʊnˈʒɜr; French rɔ̃ˈʒœr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rohn-zhur; French rawn-zhœr]
- /roʊnˈʒɜr; French rɔ̃ˈʒœr/

Definition of rongeur word

noun plural rongeur a strongly constructed instrument with a sharp-edged, scoop-shaped tip, used for gouging out bone. 1

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Origin of rongeur

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < French: literally, gnawer

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Parts of speech for Rongeur

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rongeur popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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