dormouse

dɔːrˈmaʊs

Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually furry, hibernating rodent that is native to Europe and Asia, and is characterized by a rounded body and a long, thin tail

“The dormouse in the forest hibernated through the winter, surviving on its stored fat reserves.”

Synonyms

  • chipmunk
  • hedgehog
  • marmot

Antonyms

  • active animal
  • non-hibernating mammal