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mouse

/maʊs/

[/maʊs/]

a small furry animal

Beginnernoun

Definition

A mouse is a small furry animal with a long tail. The word also means a device used to control a computer.

Example

A little mouse ran across the kitchen floor.

A little mouse ran across the kitchen floor.

Etymology

From Old English 'mūs', one of the oldest words in the language.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in stories, homes, and computer use.

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