noun
rareThe action of killing rodents.
Pronunciation
muricide
/ˈmjʊərɪsʌɪd/ /ˈmjɔːrɪsʌɪd/Origin
Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin mūr-, mūs + -icide.
noun
ZoologyThe action or habit of killing mice, especially as a trait or instinct in rats.
Pronunciation
muricide
/ˈmjʊərɪsʌɪd/ /ˈmjɔːrɪsʌɪd/Origin
1960s. From classical Latin mūr-, mūs + -icide.
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