About The Word Muskrat

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Muskrat

Muskrat Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Muskrat?
[n] beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur
[n] the brown fur of a muskrat Synonyms | Synonyms for Muskrat: musquash | Ondatra zibethica Related Terms | Find terms related to Muskrat: See Also | fur | genus Ondatra | gnawer | gnawing animal | hudson seal | Ondatra | pelt | rodent Muskrat In Webster's Dictionary \Musk"rat`\, n.
1. (Zo["o]l.) 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. (Zo["o]l.) The musk shrew.
3. (Zo["o]l.) The desman.
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