Murine

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:20:27

Mu"rine (?), a. [L. murinus, from mus, muris, mouse: cf. F. murin.] Zool.

Pertaining to a family of rodents (Muridae), of which the mouse is the type.

 

© Webster 1913.

Mu"rine, n. Zool.

One of a tribe of rodents, of which the mouse is the type.

 

© Webster 1913.

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