field mouse

noun — 3 senses

noun

Etymology From Middle English feeld mous. Equivalent to field + mouse.

Canada, US A small vole such as the meadow vole.

One of several species of mice in genus Apodemus found in Eurasia and Africa.

One of several species of mice in genus Akodon found in South America.

Derived terms: long-tailed field mouse, St Kilda field mouse, Taiwan field mouse, yellow-necked field mouse
Related terms: country mouse, field rat

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