Meaning & use
Dormice
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The plural of dormouse, a small, furry, nocturnal rodent known for hibernating through winter.
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A family of dormice nested in the old stone wall.
Dormice can sleep for up to six months during hibernation.
A note on using this word
The name may derive from the Old French 'dormir', 'to sleep', fitting for an animal famous for long hibernation.
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rodents
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