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चूहा

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Hindi

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Etymology

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Inherited from Ashokan Prakrit *𑀘𑀽𑀳 (*cūha), with further origin unknown. Most likely an onomatopoeic word, imitating the squeaking of a mouse.

Pronunciation

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  • (Delhi) IPA(key): /t͡ʃuː.ɦɑː/, [t͡ʃuː.ɦäː]

Noun

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चूहा (cūhām (Urdu spelling چوہا)

  1. mouse, rat
    Synonyms: मूस (mūs), (formal) मूषक (mūṣak)
    चुहा बिल्ली को देखते ही डर गया।
    cuhā billī ko dekhte hī ḍar gayā.
    The mouse was frightened at the sight of the cat.

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