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muskrat definition and meaning

n. 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.
n. The musk shrew.
n. The desman.

Crossword clues for muskrat

- Amphibious rodent
- Beaver-like aquatic rodent