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muskrat
noun musk·rat \ˈməsk-ˌrat\
: a North American animal that lives in or near water
plural muskrat or muskrats
Full Definition of MUSKRAT
: an aquatic rodent (Ondatra zibethica) of the United States and Canada with a long scaly laterally compressed tail, webbed hind feet, and dark glossy brown fur; also : its fur or pelt
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Origin of MUSKRAT
probably by folk etymology from a word of Algonquian origin; akin to Massachusett musquash muskrat
First Known Use: 1607
Rhymes with MUSKRAT
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muskrat
noun musk·rat \ˈməsk-ˌrat\
plural muskrat or musk·rats
Definition of MUSKRAT for Kids
: a North American animal that is a rodent living in or near water and having webbed hind feet, a long scaly tail, and glossy usually dark brown fur
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