[maʊs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small rodent that typically has a pointed snout, relatively large ears and eyes, and a long tail

- a small handheld device which is moved across a mat or flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen
(e.g: copy the file with a click of the mouse)

- a lump or bruise on or near the eye
(e.g: she touched the mouse under her eye)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English mūs, (plural) mȳs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch muis and German Maus, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin and Greek mus

[maʊs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a cat or owl) hunt for or catch mice
(e.g: female cats are usually much better at mousing than males)

- use a mouse to move or position a cursor on a computer screen
(e.g: simply mouse over any item on the list)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English mūs, (plural) mȳs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch muis and German Maus, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin and Greek mus