Main Entry: ¹mouse

Pronunciation: \ˈmau̇s\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural mice \ˈmīs\

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English mūs; akin to Old High German mūs mouse, Latin mus, Greek mys mouse, muscle

Date: before 12th century

1 : any of numerous small rodents (as of the genus Mus) with pointed snout, rather small ears, elongated body, and slender tail
2 : a timid person
3 : a dark-colored swelling caused by a blow; specifically : black eye
4 plural also mous·es : a small mobile manual device that controls movement of the cursor and selection of functions on a computer display