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Definition of mouse deer in English English dictionary
- deer mouse
- brownish New World mouse; most widely distributed member of the genus
- deer mouse
- A North American mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) having white feet and underparts, and a long, bicolored tail. or white-footed mouse Any of about 60 species (genus Peromyscus, family Cricetidae) of small, delicate rodents that are active at night and are found in habitats from Alaska to South America. They often outnumber all other mammals in an area. Deer mice are 3-6.5 in. (8-17 cm) long (excluding the long tail) and have large eyes, soft fur, and relatively large ears. Colours range from white to brown or blackish, with white underparts and feet. They eat plant and animal matter and nest in burrows or trees. Clean, easily cared for, and prolific, they are often used as laboratory animals
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maus dîrPronunciation
/ˈmous ˈdər/ /ˈmaʊs ˈdɪr/
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