dormouse
1 synonym for dormouse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small rodent of the family Gliridae, found mostly in Europe.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
glirid
How to use dormouse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hazel dormouse
edible dormouse
It is a neutral, everyday word for an animal.
Etymology
Dormouse comes from Middle English dormowse, and its origin is uncertain. One suggestion links it to Old Norse dár, meaning benumbed, joined to mouse.
Full origin of dormouse →Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of dormouse?
The plural is dormice.
What is a dormouse?
It is a small rodent of the family Gliridae, mostly found in Europe.
Is it dormouse or doormouse?
Dormouse is the correct spelling. Doormouse is a misspelling.
