desert rat
One of various mouselike rodents species inhabiting desertsOne of various mouselike rodents species inhabiting deserts: A gerbil (subfamily Gerbillinae) of the deserts of Africa and Asia
Meaning
6 sensesOne of various mouselike rodents species inhabiting deserts:
A gerbil (subfamily Gerbillinae) of the deserts of Africa and Asia
A kangaroo rat (genus Dipodomys) from North America
A Natal multimammate mouse (Mastomys natalensis) from Africa
A jerboa, including those of species Jaculus orientalis and Jaculus jaculus (lesser Egyptian jerboa), which inhabit the desert regions of North Africa.
(historical, slang)A British or Australian soldier who served in North Africa with the British 7th Armoured Division in 1941-42.
(historical, slang)A wandering prospector.
- any of various leaping rodents of desert regions of North America and Mexico; largest members of the family Heteromyidae
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- any of various leaping rodents of desert regions of North America and Mexico; largest members of the family Heteromyidae:kangaroo ratDipodomys phillipsii