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dormouse

/ˈdɔːmaʊs/

/ˈdɔrmaʊs/

dormousenoun

dormice

/ˈdɔːmaʊs/

/ˈdɔrmaʊs/

Translations

The dormouse hibernates during the winter.

Соня впадает в спячку зимой.

Additional translations

Definitions

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!

Synonyms

sleeping mouse

dormouseadjective

/ˈdɔːmaʊs/

/ˈdɔrmaʊs/

Attributive use: employed before another noun to denote relation to dormice (e.g., "dormouse habitat").

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a dormouse.

The researchers monitored dormouse activity throughout the night.

dormouseproper noun

Definitions

A fictional character in Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', noted for dozing during the Mad Tea Party.

The Dormouse kept nodding off as the Mad Hatter rambled on.