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desert rat n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a jerboa, Jaculus orientalis, inhabiting the deserts of N Africa 2. (Military) Brit informal a soldier who served in North Africa with the British 7th Armoured Division in 1941-42 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations desert rat n (Brit fig inf) → Wüstensoldat m How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Just for fun, Antelope Valley High should change back to its original nickname, the Desert Rats, instead of the Antelopes. The proposal already is drawing mixed reaction among the 2,000-or-so retirees, farmers, engineers, attorneys and desert rats who occupy the homesteads and custom ranch homes scattered on Tejon Ranch's eastern fringe. WWII Desert Rats is currently shipping and will be available at major computer software retail and mass merchant accounts for $19. |
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