Dormouse

['dɔːmaʊs] or ['dɔrmaʊs]

Definition

(noun.) small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that becomes torpid in cold weather.

Checked by Eugene--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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.

Checked by Helena