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deer mouse
deer mouse
noun
- any of various mice of the genus Peromyscus, esp P. maniculatus, of North and Central America, having brownish fur with white underparts: family Cricetidae See also white-footed mouse
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Word History and Origins
Origin of deer mouse1
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
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Word History and Origins
Origin of deer mouse1
so named because of its agility
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Example Sentences
But quick as he was, he was too slow to catch Mr. Deer Mouse napping.
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The Deer Mouse crouched down upon his dainty feet to keep them warm, and wrapped his tail carefully around to help.
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All night long the Deer Mouse carried beechnuts from the old hiding-place to a new one.
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The Deer Mouse spoke very decidedly, although he was perfectly polite.
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The deer mouse is the most abundant and widespread small mammal in northwestern South Dakota.
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