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pack rat

pack rat (plural pack rats)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. wood rat that collects objects: a rat that lives in woodlands and collects and carries away objects to its nest, the best-known species of which has a long bushy tail and cheek pouches. Native to: North America.  Latin name Neotoma cinerea.

2. somebody who hoards objects: a hoarder of objects ( informal )

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