Rice Rat Definition
noun
Any of various rats of the tribe Oryzomyini of tropical and subtropical North, Central, and South America, especially Oryzomys palustris, a wetland species that feeds on grasses and seeds, including cultivated rice.
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Synonyms:
- Oryzomys palustris
Other Word Forms of Rice Rat
Noun
Singular:
rice rat
Plural:
rice-rats
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