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murid

murid

9.9
A small animal like a mouse or rat
  • noun
  • /ˈmjʊərɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : murido
  • Many murids are used in research because of their genetic similarities to humans.

Examples

  • Farmers often try to keep murids away from their stored grain to prevent damage.

  • The murid scurried across the floor.

  • The scientist observed the murid as it explored the maze in the laboratory.

  • Look at that murid!

  • Researchers studied the behavior of the murid in its natural habitat.

  • In the lab, they used a murid to test the effects of a new medication.

  • The farmer set traps to catch the murid that were eating his crops.

Synonyms

rodent
vsmurid
117 2.8

A small animal like a mouse or rat that uses strong front teeth to chew

is narrower, applying only to animals in one specific family
murine
vsmurid
  • Specialized
1 8.9

A small animal like a mouse or rat

has identical meaning but is an alternate form of the term

Surface Forms

murid singular
murids plural

Etymology

Murid as a noun for an animal comes from the Latin mūs meaning 'mouse', so a murid is literally a member of the mouse family, like mice and rats.