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murid1

Syllabification: (mu·rid)
Pronunciation: /ˈmyo͝orid/

Definition of murid

noun

Zoology
  • a rodent of a very large family (Muridae) that includes most kinds of rats, mice, and voles.

Origin:

early 20th century: from modern Latin Muridae (plural), based on Latin mus, mur- 'mouse'

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