Meanings
nouncactus mouse (plural cactus mice)
plural cactus mice
- A rodent of species Peromyscus eremicus, native to desert areas of western North America.
Synonyms: cactus deermouse
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA rodent of species Peromyscus eremicus, native to desert areas of western North America.
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nounburrowing mouse of desert areas of southwestern United States
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Peromyscus eremicus
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