An animal mentioned by Aristotle, used for its fur (sometimes identified with the weasel).
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Topsell (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman and author. After classical Latin mūs Ponticus (Pliny), ancient Greek μῦς Ποντικός (Aristotle).
Definition of Pontic mouse in US English:
Pontic mouse
noun
An animal mentioned by Aristotle, used for its fur (sometimes identified with the weasel).
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Topsell (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman and author. After classical Latin mūs Ponticus (Pliny), ancient Greek μῦς Ποντικός (Aristotle).