waterrat

== Dutch == === Alternative forms === waterrot === Etymology === From Middle Dutch waterratte, equivalent to water (“water”) +‎ rat (“rat, rodent”). Compare West Frisian wetterrôt, English water-rat. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈʋaː.tə(r)ˌrɑt/ Hyphenation: wa‧ter‧rat Homophone: waterrad === Noun === waterrat f (plural waterratten, diminutive waterratje n) synonym of woelrat (“European water vole (Arvicola amphibius)”) ==== Descendants ==== Jersey Dutch: wâterrot === Noun === waterrat f or m (plural waterratten, diminutive waterratje n) a water rat, person or animal fond of swimming or other aquatic activities