Meaning & use
murid
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A rodent belonging to the family Muridae, which includes mice, rats, gerbils, and their relatives.
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Most laboratory rodents used in research, from mice to rats, are murids.
The island's ecosystem was disrupted after an invasive murid species arrived on cargo ships.
A note on using this word
In an unrelated sense, "murid" also names a disciple or novice within certain Sufi religious orders, from the Arabic word for "one who seeks."
Another way to use it
2. noun
A disciple or novice within a Sufi religious order, guided by a spiritual teacher.
The murid studied for years under his teacher before being recognized as a master himself.
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