Old World beaver

/oʊld wərld ˌbivər/
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Definitions of Old World beaver
  1. noun
    a European variety of beaver
    synonyms: Castor fiber
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    type of:
    beaver
    large semiaquatic rodent with webbed hind feet and a broad flat tail; construct complex dams and underwater lodges
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