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Which animal's name comes from Sanskrit meaning- to steal ?
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Mouse
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The English word 'mouse' derives from the Sanskrit word 'mus' meaning 'thief' or 'to steal,' referring to the animal's habit of stealing food. This etymological connection exists through Proto-Indo-European language roots. The other animals have different etymological origins.