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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

roof′ rat′,

Mammalsa black rat, Rattus rattus alexandrinus, often found on the upper floors of buildings in warm areas.

1810–20

'roof rat' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

Alexandrine rat

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