Pontiki

Pontiki (ποντίκι) is the modern Greek word for "mouse". It is a common noun referring to a small rodent of the genus Mus, particularly the house mouse (Mus musculus). The word is also used colloquially to refer to other small rodents that resemble mice.

Beyond its biological meaning, "pontiki" has taken on a secondary, technological meaning in modern Greek, referring to a computer mouse. This usage is a direct translation of the English term, highlighting the resemblance of the computer peripheral to the animal.

The plural form of "pontiki" is "pontikia" (ποντίκια).