deer mouse

noun

1. white-footed mouse.

deer mouse

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of deer mouse¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Word History and Origins

Origin of deer mouse¹

so named because of its agility

Example Sentences

Mammal specimens, originally sampled for other reasons and preserved at the Museum of Southwestern Biology, were used by researchers to identify the pathogen as a hantavirus and its wildlife source as deer mice.

From Popular-Science

But quick as he was, he was too slow to catch Mr. Deer Mouse napping.

From Project Gutenberg

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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