muskrat

noun

musk·rat ˈməsk-ˌrat

plural muskrat or muskrats

: an aquatic rodent (Ondatra zibethicus) of the U.S. and Canada with a long scaly laterally compressed tail, webbed hind feet, and dark glossy brown fur

also : its fur or pelt

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Edward’s parenting was particularly industrious, requiring his children to paint their own rooms, make their own clothes and earn extra cash by trapping and skinning muskrats to sell their pelts. —

Emily Blackwood, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 The researchers also analyzed several other species raised for fur, meat, and medicinal purposes, including deer, muskrats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and badgers. —

Byjon Cohen, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024 Mink are semi-aquatic carnivores that eat muskrat, fish, reptiles, amphibians, waterfowl, eggs and small mammals like mice, according to the DNR. —

Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024 There are also coyotes at the park, though Sweet said these aren’t as common to see, but there are mink, beaver and muskrats that can be seen along Fall Creek and near Duck Pond. —

Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for muskrat