murid

adjective mu·rid \ˈmyu̇r-əd\

Definition of MURID

: of or relating to a family (Muridae) comprising the typical mice and rats and often those rodents classified as cricetids

— murid noun

ultimately from Latin mur-, mus mouse — more at mouse

First Known Use: circa 1909

Medical Dictionary

noun mu·rid \ˈmyu̇r-id\

: any rodent of the family Muridae

—murid adjective

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