muskrat

• Sustantivo que designa a un roedor acuático de tamaño mediano, parecido a un castor pequeño, originario de Norteamérica, conocido por su pelaje denso y lustroso de color marrón oscuro, que se aprovecha comercialmente.

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.

   Rata almizclera

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmusquash

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.

   Piel de rata almizclera

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmusquash