waterrat

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • waterrot

Etymology

From Middle Dutch waterratte, equivalent to water (“water”) +‎ rat (“rat, rodent”). Compare West Frisian wetterrôt, English water-rat.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaː.tə(r)ˌrɑt/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: wa‧ter‧rat
  • Homophone: waterrad

Noun

waterrat f (plural waterratten, diminutive waterratje n)

  1. A European water vole, Arvicola amphibius
    Synonym: woelrat

Descendants
  • Jersey Dutch: wâterrot

Noun

waterrat f or m (plural waterratten, diminutive waterratje n)

  1. A water rat, person or animal fond of swimming or other aquatic activities.
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