murid
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mu·rid

adjective \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

Rhymes with MURID

mu·rid

noun \ˈmyr-id\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of MURID

: any rodent of the family Muridae
murid adjective

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