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dormice

/ˈdɔːmaɪs/

/ˈdɔrmaɪs/

Translations

dormousenoun

dormice

/ˈdɔːmaʊs/

/ˈdɔrmaʊs/

The dormouse hibernates during the winter.

Соня впадает в спячку зимой.

Additional translations

Synonyms

sleeping mouse

dormousenoun

A small rodent of the family Gliridae, found in Europe and Africa, known for its long periods of hibernation.

The dormouse curled up in its nest, preparing for a long winter's sleep.

A person who is habitually sleepy or drowsy (informal).

Don't be such a dormouse—it's only nine o'clock!