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Mousehole

Mousehole

1 9.5
A small fishing village and harbour in Cornwall, southwest England
  • proper noun
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  • I visited Mousehole last summer.

Examples

  • Have you ever been to Mousehole?

  • The village of Mousehole is known for its charming fishing harbour.

  • We spent a peaceful afternoon exploring the narrow streets of Mousehole.

  • The annual Christmas lights in Mousehole attract visitors from all over the country.

  • Local fishermen in Mousehole still use traditional boats to bring in their daily catch.

  • Every summer, families travel to Mousehole to explore its coastal beauty.

  • The quaint streets of Mousehole are lined with shops selling local produce.

Compounds

mousehole
1 3.7

A small hole in a wall where a mouse enters or leaves

mousehole
1 7.0

A small narrow space where a person can hide

Surface Forms

Mousehole main

Morphology

Mousehole = mouse + hole (semi-transparent) = mouse + hole

The components 'mouse' + 'hole' are clear, but as a proper place name the meaning is specific to a village/harbour rather than a literal hole used by mice.

Etymology

Mousehole may come from the simple English words mouse and hole, which mean a 'small hiding place'. Because the village has a tiny, sheltered harbour that looks like a little opening, it's easy to remember the name by imagining a 'mouse hole', and that image fits this small Cornish fishing village.