murid


mu·rid

adj \ˈmyr-əd\

Definition of MURID

: of or relating to a family (Muridae) comprising the typical mice and rats and often those rodents classified as cricetids
murid noun

Origin of MURID

ultimately from Latin mur-, mus mouse — more at mouse
First Known Use: circa 1909

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