Ondatra

Translation of "ondatra" into Russian

Noun

/ɒnˈdætrə/

/ɑnˈdætrə/

ondatra

ondatras pl

The ondatra is a semi-aquatic rodent native to North America.

Ондатра — это полуводный грызун, обитающий в Северной Америке.

Additional translations

мускусная крыса

водяная крыса

Noun

/ɒnˈdætrə/

/ɑnˈdætrə/

A large semiaquatic rodent native to North America, also known as the muskrat, scientifically named Ondatra zibethicus.

The ondatra is commonly found in wetlands and is known for its ability to build lodges out of vegetation.

The fur of the muskrat, used as material in the garment trade.

The designer's winter collection featured coats lined with luxurious ondatra.

Proper noun

A taxonomic genus within the family Cricetidae, whose only extant species is the muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus).

Ondatra is the sole living genus in the tribe Ondatrini.