n.
Pronunciation: ' mau ̇ s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural mice \ ' m ī s \
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English m ū s; akin to Old High German m ū s mouse, Latin mus, Greek mys mouse, muscle
Date: before 12th century
1 : any of numerous small rodents (as of the genus Mus ) with pointed snout, rather small ears, elongated body, and slender tail
2 : a timid person
3 : a dark-colored swelling caused by a blow specifically : BLACK EYE
4 plural also mous · es : a small mobile manual device that controls movement of the cursor and selection of functions on a computer display