Phrase guide

white-footed mouse

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An American rodent of species Peromyscus leucopus, a reservoir for Borrelia burgdorferi, the cause of Lyme disease.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

American woodland mouse with white feet and underparts

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: vesper mouse, Peromyscus leucopus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wood mouse

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