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/

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• 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.