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dormouse
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Definition:A small European rodent of the genus Myoxus, of several species. They live in trees and feed on nuts, acorns, etc.; -- so called because they are usually torpid in winter.Noah Webster. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)---Dormice are mostly found in Europe, although some species live in Africa or Asia. A nocturnal animal, dormice are particularly known for their long periods of hibernation.text from Wikipedia, licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike
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The whole had a slovenly, confined, and sleepy look, like a cage for a human dormouse; while he, looming dark and heavy in the shadow of a corner by the window, looked like the human dormouse for whom it was fitted up,—as indeed he was.
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a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head. "Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse," thought Alice; "only as it's asleep, suppose it doesn't mind."
Lewis Carroll. Alice in Wonderland (1865)
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“Swallow this, me bonny wee dormouse, or I’ll break yer neck. [...]"
Diana Gabaldon. Outlander (1991)
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“Don’ mind if it wriggles a bit, I think I still got a couple o’ dormice in one o’ the pockets.”
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