Meaning of the word "mole rat" in English

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mole rat

US /ˈmoʊl ræt/
UK /ˈmoʊl ræt/
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Noun

1.

a burrowing rodent with small eyes and ears, a short tail, and powerful claws, found in Africa and Asia.

Example:
The naked mole rat is known for its unusual social structure.
We observed a mole rat digging tunnels in the enclosure.
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