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noun
A New World rat of the genus Oryzomys, having an exceptionally long tail.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A rat of the species Oryzomys palustris, found in rice fields and grassy marshes of Mexico, Central America and the southern United States.
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noun
hardy agile rat of grassy marshes of Mexico and the southeastern United States
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Oryzomys palustris
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Broader terms: rat
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