# mouse vs mousse

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mouse
*noun · IPA /maʊs/ · frequency rank #4,255*
A rodent, typically having a small body, dark fur, and a long tail.

### mousse
*noun · IPA /muːs/ · frequency rank #30,508*
An airy pudding served chilled, particularly chocolate mousse.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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