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dormouse

Syllabification: (dor·mouse)
Pronunciation: /ˈdôrˌmous/

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Definition of dormouse

noun (plural dormice /-ˌmīs/)

  • an agile mouselike rodent with a hairy or bushy tail, found in Africa and Eurasia. Some kinds are noted for spending long periods in hibernation.
    • Family Myoxidae: several genera and species, including the common (or hazel) dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) and the fat dormouse (Myoxus glis)

Origin:

late Middle English: of unknown origin, but associated with French dormir or Latin dormire 'to sleep' and mouse

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