brown rat

The common domestic rat (Rattus norvegicus), which is found worldwide and is a destructive pest of crops and stored food and a carrier of disease. Also called Norway rat.

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brown rat

(Animals) a common brownish rat, Rattus norvegicus: a serious pest in all parts of the world. Also called: Norway rat

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Nor′way rat′

an Old World rat, Rattus norvegicus, having a grayish brown body and a long, scaly tail: introduced worldwide. Also called brown rat.

[1745–55]

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Noun

brown rat - common domestic rat; serious pest worldwide

Norway 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

Translations

Wanderratte

пасюк

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Rattus norvegicus ydi'r enw gwyddonol arni a brown rat yn Saesneg.

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