murid

adjective

mu·​rid ˈmyu̇r-əd 

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

murid noun

Word History

Etymology

ultimately from Latin mur-, mus mouse — more at mouse entry 1

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

murid

noun

mu·​rid ˈmyu̇r-id 

: any rodent of the family Muridae

murid adjective