Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rous
Noun
/raʊs/
Definition
A type of creature that is a large, rodent-like animal, typically found in fantasy literature.
Examples
- In the movie, the heroic characters encountered a rous in the fire swamp.
- Legends speak of rouses that roam the forest, fierce and dangerous.
Meaning
In fantasy contexts, ‘rous’ refers to a fierce, giant rodent that inhabits the fictional land of Florin in William Goldman’s novel ‘The Princess Bride’.
Synonyms
- giant rodent
- beast
- creature
