rat noir — meaning in English

English meaning

• rat noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.

Senses

rat noir is used for these senses in English:

• black rat A common species of rat, Rattus rattus, originating anciently in Asia but now distributed worldwide.
• rat (zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

rat — full definition

1. noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
2. verb Informally, to inform on someone to the authorities; to betray someone's trust.

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