Definitions for muskrat
ˈmʌskˌrætmuskrat

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. muskrat, muskrat furnoun

   the brown fur of a muskrat

2. muskrat, musquash, Ondatra zibethicanoun

   beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Muskratnoun

   (Zool.) A North American aquatic fur-bearing rodent (Ondatra zibethica formerly Fiber zibethicus). It resembles a rat in color and having a long scaly tail, but the tail is compressed, the hind 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, ondatra, and sometimes water rat.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. muskratnoun

   A large aquatic rodent; Ondatra zibethicus.

2. Etymology: Perhaps so called for its musky odour and because it resembles a rat, or perhaps called by an Algonquian name like the Abenaki moskwas, with the spelling altered under the influence of the English words musk and rat.

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1. Muskrat

   The muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent native to North America and an introduced species in parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. The muskrat is found in wetlands over a wide range of climates and habitats. It has important effects on the ecology of wetlands, and is a resource of food and fur for humans. Adult muskrats weigh 0.6–2 kg (1+1⁄4–4+1⁄2 lb), with a body length of 20–35 cm (8–14 in). They are covered with short, thick fur of medium to dark brown color. Their long tails, covered with scales rather than hair, are their main means of propulsion. Muskrats spend most of their time in the water and can swim under water for 12 to 17 minutes. They live in families, consisting of a male and female pair and their young. To protect themselves from the cold and from predators, they build nests that are often burrowed into the bank with an underwater entrance. Muskrats feed mostly on cattail and other aquatic vegetation but also eat small animals. Ondatra zibethicus is the only species in the genus Ondatra and tribe Ondatrini. It is the largest species in the subfamily Arvicolinae, which includes 142 other species of rodents, mostly voles and lemmings. Muskrats are referred to as "rats" in a general sense because they are medium-sized rodents with an adaptable lifestyle and an omnivorous diet. They are not, however, members of the genus Rattus. They are not closely related to beavers, with which they share habitat and general appearance.

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1. muskrat

   A muskrat is a semi-aquatic rodent native to North America, known scientifically as Ondatra zibethicus. It is larger than a common rat and has a long, thin tail covered with scales rather than fur, webbed hind feet for swimming, and small ears and eyes. Its brown fur is used in the fur trade. The muskrat gets its name from the musky smell it produces to mark its territory. They're often found in wetlands and are omnivores, eating plants, crustaceans, and small animals.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Muskratnoun

   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

2. Muskratnoun

   the musk shrew

3. Muskratnoun

   the desman

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Muskrat

   The muskrat, the only species in genus Ondatra and tribe Ondatrini, is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent native to North America, and introduced in parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. The muskrat is found in wetlands over a wide range of climates and habitats. It has important effects on the ecology of wetlands and is a resource of food and fur for humans. It is an introduced species in some of its present range. The muskrat is the largest species in the subfamily Arvicolinae, which includes 142 other species of rodents, mostly voles and lemmings. Muskrats are referred to as "rats" in a general sense because they are medium-sized rodents with an adaptable lifestyle and an omnivorous diet. They are not, however, so-called "true rats", that is, members of the genus Rattus.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MUSKRAT

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Muskrat is ranked #80926 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Muskrat surname appeared 234 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Muskrat.
   
   49.1% or 115 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   32% or 75 total occurrences were White.
   17.9% or 42 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Fur
   • Rodent

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How to pronounce muskrat?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of muskrat in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of muskrat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=muskrat
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=muskrat
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Muskrat
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskrat
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muskrat
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=muskrat
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=muskrat