Maclear's rat en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Captain John Maclear (1838–1907) of the British survey-ship HMS Flying-fish, who collected the specimen from Christmas Island in 1886.
Meanings
- (obsolete) Rattus macleari, a species of brown rat once endemic to Christmas Island, now extinct.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maclear's rats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |