Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mus

Noun
/mʌs/
Definition
A genus of small mammals that includes the common house mouse and other related species.
Examples
  • The mus scurried across the floor, searching for crumbs.
  • Researchers study mus to understand their social behaviors.
  • A mus can reproduce rapidly, leading to significant population growth in a short time.
Meaning
Mus is primarily known as a type of small rodent often found in homes and fields.
Synonyms
  • mouse
  • rodent
  • vermin