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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A common rat (Rattus rattus) found worldwide, especially in populated areas, having a black or dark brown coat.
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- noun A common species of
rat , Rattus rattus.
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- noun common household pest originally from Asia that has spread worldwide
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