cane rat

cane rat
noun
Etymology: so called from its feeding on sugarcane
1. : a large ratlike African rodent (Thryonomys swinderianus or related species) that is related to the porcupine — called also ground pig
2. : hutia

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cane rat noun
A tropical African rat of the genus Thryonomys that lives in swampy regions and is often a pest of sugar plantations
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Main Entry: ↑cane

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n. a large, ratlike, African rodent found in wetlands south of the Sahara. It is often a pest of sugar plantations. ● Family Thryonomyidae and genus Thryonomys: two species

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ˈcane rat 7 [cane rat] noun
a type of large ↑rodent found in wild areas of Africa, which can be used for food
see also ↑cutting grass

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