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单词 muricide
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Definition of muricide in English:

muricide

noun ˈmjʊərɪsʌɪdˈmjɔːrɪsʌɪd
rare
  • The action of killing rodents.

noun ˈmjʊərɪsʌɪdˈmjɔːrɪsʌɪd
  • The action or habit of killing mice, especially as a trait or instinct in rats.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin mūr-, mūs + -icide
1960s. From classical Latin mūr-, mūs + -icide. Compare muricidal and earlier muricide.

 
 

Definition of muricide in US English:

muricide

noun
rare
  • The action of killing rodents.

noun
  • The action or habit of killing mice, especially as a trait or instinct in rats.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin mūr-, mūs + -icide<br>1960s. From classical Latin mūr-, mūs + -icide. Compare muricidal and earlier muricide.

 
 
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