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house mouse

 

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Noun house mouse has 1 sense
  1. house mouse, Mus musculus - brownish-gray Old World mouse now a common household pest worldwide
    --1 is a kind of mouse
    --1 is a member of Mus, genus Mus

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House Mouse

Definition: The house mouse, scientifically known as Mus musculus, is a small mammal belonging to the Muridae family. It is widely distributed around the world and is commonly found in human habitats.

Senses and Usages:

Noun

1. A small rodent: The house mouse is typically gray or brown and has a pointed snout, small round ears, and a long, hairless tail. It is one of the most common mammalian pests worldwide.

Example sentence: The house mouse scurried across the kitchen floor, searching for crumbs to eat.

2. An animal species (Mus musculus): The house mouse is native to the grasslands of Central Asia but has spread to all continents due to human transportation and activity. It is commonly kept as a pet or used in scientific research.

Example sentence: Scientists often use genetically modified house mice in laboratory experiments.

Adjective

1. Inhabiting or relating to houses: House mice are well adapted to living amongst humans and typically seek shelter in homes, buildings, or other structures.

Example sentence: The exterminator was called to deal with a house mouse infestation in the attic.

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