murine

/ˈmʊəraɪn, ˈmjʊəraɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to mice or rodents

“The murine virus spread rapidly throughout the city.”

2. noun

a rodent of the genus Mus

“The murine was found in the lab and identified as a common laboratory mouse.”

3. noun

a type of small rodent, especially the house mouse

“The murine infested the attic and caused significant damage to the property.”

Synonyms

  • mouse
  • rodent

Antonyms

  • carnivore
  • mammal