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packrat

packrat

See also: pack rat and pack-rat

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packrat (plural packrats)

  1. Any of several species of rodent in the genus Neotoma, but most commonly the bushy-tailed woodrat (Neotoma cinerea).
  2. One who tends to acquire various objects; one who collects, accumulates or has trouble throwing things away.
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