Dormouse: meaning, definitions and examples

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dormouse

 

[ หˆdษ”หrmaสŠs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

A dormouse is a small rodent belonging to the family Gliridae, typically characterized by its large eyes and furry tail. These nocturnal creatures are known for their long hibernation periods during the winter months. Dormice are primarily found in Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa.

Synonyms

dormouse species, glirid, rodent

Examples of usage

  • The dormouse is often seen in hedgerows.
  • During winter, the dormouse hibernates in its nest.
  • The hazel dormouse is a protected species in the UK.

Translations

Translations of the word "dormouse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dorminhoco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ เคšเฅ‚เคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlafmaus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dormouse

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dormouse

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒผใƒ ใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dormouse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dormilรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyku faresi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ์ž๋Š” ์ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฃุฑ ู†ุงุฆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dormouse

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dormouse

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ก้ผ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dormouse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dormouse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนา›ั‹ ั‚ั‹ัˆา›ะฐะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒฃแƒซแƒฃแƒ›แƒฌแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yatmaq siรงanฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dormilรณn

Etymology

The term 'dormouse' originates from the Middle English word 'dormes,' which itself comes from the Old French word 'dormir,' meaning 'to sleep.' This etymology reflects the animal's characteristic hibernation behavior during cold months. The dormouse has been associated with folklore and stories, making appearances in various literary works, particularly in discussions of dreams and sleep, such as its notable role in Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.' The word has evolved in its usage to represent not only the literal creature but also metaphorical interpretations surrounding sleepiness and lethargy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,703, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.