| pouched rat | |
noun | |
| burrowing rodent of the family Geomyidae having large external cheek pouches; of Central America and southwestern North America [syn: gopher] |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |