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murid

adjective mu·rid \ ˈmyu̇r-əd \

Definition of murid

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

noun

Origin and Etymology of murid

ultimately from Latin mur-, mus mouse — more at mouse

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murid

noun mu·rid \ ˈmyu̇r-id \

medical Definition of murid

: any rodent of the family Muridae
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murid

adjective

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