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packratnoun
a collector of miscellaneous useless objects
packrat, pack rat, trade rat, bushytail woodrat, Neotoma cinereanoun
any of several bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Neotoma of western North America; hoards food and other objects
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packratnoun
Any of several species of rodent in the genus Neotoma, but most commonly the Bushy-tailed Woodrat (Neotoma cinerea).
packratnoun
One who tends to acquire various objects; one who collects, accumulates or has trouble throwing things away.
Wikipedia
packrat
A pack rat or packrat, also called a woodrat or trade rat, are any species in the North and Central American rodent genus Neotoma. Pack rats have a rat-like appearance, with long tails, large ears, and large, black eyes. Pack rats are noticeably larger than deer mice, harvest mice, and grasshopper mice, and are usually somewhat larger than cotton rats.
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packrat
A packrat, also known as a woodrat, is a type of nocturnal rodent found in North America. Known for their habit of collecting various objects in their nests, they are omnivores with a diet consisting of plant matter, small animals, and insects. In a more general and informal context, 'packrat' is term used to describe a person who collects or hoards, often unneeded, items.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of packrat in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of packrat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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