1. Beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur
   "The musquash, also known as the muskrat, is well-adapted to life in and around water";
   - musquash, Ondatra zibethica
    
2. The brown fur of a muskrat
   "Muskrat fur was often used as a more affordable alternative to mink";
   - muskrat fur

Derived forms: muskrats

Type of: fur, gnawer, pelt, rodent

Part of: genus Ondatra, Ondatra

Encyclopedia: Muskrat