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Norway rat
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Norway rat
n.
The common domestic rat (Rattus norvegicus), which is highly destructive and found worldwide, especially in populated areas. Also called brown rat.
Norway rat
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) another name for brown rat
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Noun1.Norway rat - common domestic ratNorway rat - common domestic rat; serious pest worldwide
brown rat, Rattus norvegicus
rat - any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
genus Rattus, Rattus - common house rats; upper incisors have a beveled edge
wharf rat - brown rat that infests wharves
sewer rat - brown rat commonly found in sewers
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