norway rat

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Definition von norway rat im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

An alternative term for the brown rat

The common domestic rat (Rattus norvegicus), which is highly destructive and found worldwide, especially in populated areas. Also called brown rat

Relevante Übersetzungen

Norway rats

plural form of Norway rat

Silbentrennung

Nor·way rat

Türkische aussprache

nôrwey rät

Aussprache

/ˈnôrˌwā ˈrat/ /ˈnɔːrˌweɪ ˈræt/

Etymologie

() First used by John Berkenhour in 1769 The name is probably his as well, a mistake for rodents apparently migrating on Danish ships.