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mouse

noun · Say it: MOWSS

What it means

Foundation

a small furry animal with a pointed nose, round ears and a long tail

A tiny mouse scurried across the barn floor at the farm.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • rodent

More examples

  • Sophie's pet mouse loves running on its little wheel.

Where the word comes from

From Old English 'mus'.

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