water mouse

English

noun
Definitions
  • (zoology) Any of several species of Australian mouse of the genus Hydromys, native to Australia, with strong hind legs and partially webbed toes.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English water mous affix from English water + English mouse (computing).

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English

mouse

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computing

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