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1. (n.) muskrat
either of two large, aquatic, North American cricetid rodents of the genus
Ondatra.
2. muskrat
its glossy, dark brown fur, used for coats, hats, trimming, etc.
Etymology: (1680–90, Amer.; alter. of musquash < Massachusett)
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1. (noun) muskrat, muskrat fur
the brown fur of a muskrat
2. (noun) muskrat, musquash, Ondatra zibethica
beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur
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1. (noun) muskrat
a North American aquatic fur-bearing rodent (Fiber zibethicus). It resembles a rat in color and having a long scaly tail, but the tail is compressed, the bind feet are webbed, and the ears are concealed in the fur. It has scent glands which secrete a substance having a strong odor of musk. Called also musquash, musk beaver, and ondatra
2. (noun) muskrat
the musk shrew
3. (noun) muskrat
the desman
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