musculus — meaning in English

English meaning

• muscle noun Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
• puppy noun A young dog, usually under a year or so old.

Senses

musculus is used for these senses in English:

• blue mussel A medium-sized edible mussel, Mytilus edulis, found on the North Atlantic coast of North America, Europe, and in other temperate and polar waters around the world.
• muscle (uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
• puppy A young rat.

muscle — full definition

1. noun Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
2. noun Physical strength or power, including figuratively.
3. noun Hired bodyguards or enforcers (informal).
4. verb To force one's way through something using strength or pressure.

puppy — full definition

1. noun A young dog, usually under a year or so old.
2. noun Informal: any object or thing, often one that is troublesome or impressive.

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