water rat

noun

Meaning

Any of various rodents from Florida and southern Georgia, especially Neofiber alleni; the muskrat.
The rakali, Hydromys chrysogaster.
The European water vole, Arvicola amphibius, formerly Arvicola terrestris.
A petty thief or waterfront ruffian.
A person fond of water sports.
A member of the water police.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

water vole(English)water dog(English)arvicola amphibius(English)water-rat(English)fish-eating rat(English)marsh rice rat(English)wharf rat(English)ship rat(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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