muskrat

• Mittelgroßes, an einen Biber erinnerndes Wassernagetier, das ursprünglich aus Nordamerika stammt und für sein dunkles, glänzendes braunes Fell bekannt ist, das auch kommerziell genutzt wird.

A noun referring to a medium-sized, beaver-like aquatic rodent native to North America, known for its dark glossy brown fur, which is also used commercially.

1. Semi-aquatic rodentB1formalamerican

   A medium-sized, beaver-like rodent native to North America, known for its glossy, dark brown fur and its ability to live in wetlands.

   Semi-aquatisches Nagetier

   • The muskrat built its lodge among the cattails in the marsh.
   • We spotted a muskrat swimming across the pond with a twig in its mouth.
   • Muskrats are often mistaken for beavers, but they are much smaller.

   Synonymemusquash

2. Fur of the muskratB2formalamerican

   The thick, waterproof, and glossy brown pelt of the muskrat, historically used in the fur trade for coats and hats.

   Bisamfell

   • The trapper sold several high-quality muskrat pelts at the market.
   • Her vintage coat was lined with warm muskrat fur.
   • Muskrat fur was once a popular material for winter hats.

   Synonymemusquash