deer mouse

deer mouse

n. A North American mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) having white feet and underparts, and a long, bicolored tail.

deer mouse

n (Animals) any of various mice of the genus Peromyscus, esp P. maniculatus, of North and Central America, having brownish fur with white underparts: family Cricetidae. See also white-footed mouse [so named because of its agility]

white′-foot`ed mouse′

n. any North or Central American mouse of the genus Peromyscus, usu. having white feet and undersides.

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deer mouse - brownish New World mouse; most widely distributed member of the genusPeromyscus maniculatusgenus Peromyscus, Peromyscus - New World wood micewood mouse - any of various New World woodland mice