roussette

Rous*sette", n. Etym: [F.; -- so called in allusion to the color. See Russet.] 1. (Zoöl.) Defn: 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. (Zoöl.) Defn: Any small shark of the genus Scyllium; -- called also dogfish. See Dogfish.

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