Synonyms of brown rat
5 similar words
Another word for brown rat is common rat. Other synonyms of brown rat are Norway rat, Norwegian rat, wharf rat and surmulot.
Synonyms and similar words for brown rat
nounA rat of species Rattus norvegicus, common worldwide.
- common ratThe brown rat.
- Norway ratThe brown rat (Rattus norvegicus).
- Norwegian ratThe brown rat.
- wharf ratA brown rat; especially, one that lives among wharves.
- surmulot archaicThe brown rat.
Meaning of brown rat
- noun A rat of species Rattus norvegicus, common worldwide.
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Questions about synonyms of brown rat
- What is another word for brown rat?
- Brown rat has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as common rat, Norway rat, Norwegian rat, wharf rat and surmulot.
- What does brown rat mean?
- Brown rat means a rat of species Rattus norvegicus, common worldwide.
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