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dormouse

UK
/ˈdɔːmaʊs/
US
/ˈdɔrmaʊs/

Translations

dormousenoun
dormice
pl
UK
/ˈdɔːmaʊs/
US
/ˈdɔrmaʊs/
The dormouse hibernates during the winter.
Соня впадает в спячку зимой.
Additional translations
грызун
Synonyms
gliridae
sleeping mouse
dormice
dormouseadjective
UK
/ˈdɔːmaʊs/
US
/ˈdɔrmaʊs/
Attributive use: employed before another noun to denote relation to dormice (e.g., "dormouse habitat").

Definitions

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!
dormouseadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a dormouse.
The researchers monitored dormouse activity throughout the night.
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