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noun
Any of several small North American rodents, of the genus Neotoma, that have bushy tails.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: woodrat
Antonyms: none provided
noun
One who collects or hoards, especially unnecessary objects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
any of several bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Neotoma of western North America; hoards food and other objects
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: packrat, trade rat, bushytail woodrat, Neotoma cinerea
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: wood rat, wood-rat
Narrower terms: dusky-footed woodrat, Neotoma fuscipes
noun
someone who collects things that have been discarded by others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: magpie, scavenger
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hoarder
History
From pack + rat.
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
