Ischyromyidae
plural noun
Is·chy·ro·my·i·dae
ˌiskə̇rōˈmīəˌdē
: a family of primitive extinct sciuromorph rodents widely distributed in the northern hemisphere from the Lower Eocene to the Upper Oligocene, distantly related to the mountain beaver, and distinguished by low-crowned generalized cheek teeth
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Ischyromys, type genus (from Greek ischyros strong + mys mouse) + -idae; akin to Greek echein to have, hold