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vole

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Noun — A small rodent, similar to a mouse but with a rounder body and shorter tail, common in fields and hedgerows.

Etymology

From the Orkney dialect phrase "vole mouse," meaning "field mouse," from Old Norse vollr, "field."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “vole” mean?

The word “vole” means a small rodent, similar to a mouse but with a rounder body and shorter tail, common in fields and hedgerows. In plain terms, a small, round-bodied rodent that lives in fields, similar to but plumper than a mouse.

How do you pronounce “vole”?

“Vole” is pronounced vohl (/voʊl/ in IPA).

How do you use “vole” in a sentence?

Here is “vole” used in a sentence: “A vole scurried into the grass as the dog approached.”

What part of speech is “vole”?

“Vole” is a noun.

Where does the word “vole” come from?

The word “vole” comes from Old Norse. From the Orkney dialect phrase "vole mouse," meaning "field mouse," from Old Norse vollr, "field.".

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