house mouse

noun

a brownish-gray Old World mouse, Mus musculus, now common in the U.S. in or near houses.

Origin of house mouse

First recorded in 1825–35

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Examples from the Web for house mouse

The house-mouse turned round and looked in the same direction as the wood-mouse.
The Old Willow Tree and Other Stories|Carl Ewald
"Jens will forget me, perhaps," said the house-mouse, sadly.
The Old Willow Tree and Other Stories|Carl Ewald
In this way, the house-mouse had a very enjoyable time; and she had a good time also with regard to the people she lived with.
The Old Willow Tree and Other Stories|Carl Ewald
"Good-morning, cousin, and the same to you," said the house-mouse.
The Old Willow Tree and Other Stories|Carl Ewald

She never forgot the house-mouse; and this came of a meeting that once took place between the two.
The Old Willow Tree and Other Stories|Carl Ewald

British Dictionary definitions for house mouse

house mouse

noun

any of various greyish mice of the Old World genus Mus, esp M. musculus, a common household pest in most parts of the world: family Muridae

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