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cotton rat

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cotton rat has 1 sense
  1. cotton rat, Sigmodon hispidus - destructive long-haired burrowing rat of southern North America and Central America
    --1 is a kind of rodent, gnawer, gnawing animal
    --1 is a member of Sigmodon, genus Sigmodon

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Cotton Rat

A cotton rat refers to a small rodent species belonging to the genus Sigmodon, native to North and South America.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1

Definition: A small rodent similar to a rat found in cotton-growing regions.

Example Sentence: The cotton rat is well-adapted to living in the dense vegetation of cotton fields. Related products on Amazon

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 2

Definition: A small, furry rodent kept as a pet, often bred in captivity.

Example Sentence: My daughter has always wanted a cotton rat as a pet. Related products on Amazon

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 3

Definition: A cotton rat is also used as a laboratory animal for research purposes.

Example Sentence: The scientists conducted their experiments on cotton rats to study the effects of a new drug. Related products on Amazon

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of cotton rats.

Example Sentence: The cotton rat population has been increasing in the region due to favorable environmental conditions. Related products on Amazon

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