Defn: Any one of several species of mice belonging to the genus Hydromys, native of Australia and Tasmania. Their hind legs are strong and their toes partially webbed. They live on the borders of streams, and swim well. They are remarkable as being the only rodents found in Australia.
WATER MURRAIN
Wa"ter mur"rain.
Defn: A kind of murrain affecting cattle. Crabb.
WATER NEWT
Wa"ter newt`. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of numerous species of aquatic salamanders; a triton.
WATER NYMPH
Wa"ter nymph`.
1. (Myth.)
Defn: A goddess of any stream or other body of water, whether one of the Naiads, Nereids, or Oceanides.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: A water lily (Nymphæa).