| roussette | 1. <zoology> A fruit bat, especially the large species (Pieropus vulgaris) inhabiting the islands of the Indian ocean. It measures about a yard across the expanded wings. 2. <zoology> Any small shark of the genus Scyllium; called also dogfish. See Dogfish. Origin: F.; so called in allusion to the colour. See Russet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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