dormouse
Translation
dormouse
Examples
The dormouse hibernates during the winter.
The dormouse hibernates during the winter.
A tiny dormouse scurried up the tree.
A tiny dormouse scurried up the tree.
Grammar Patterns
((a dormouse)) a small rodent A dormouse is a small, nocturnal rodent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rodent; Antonyms: none
Etymology
From Old French 'dormir' (to sleep) + 'mouse'. Literally a 'sleeping mouse'.
Memory Tips
The 'dor-' part comes from the same root as 'dormant' (sleeping). Picture a mouse that is always dozing.