VOLE


Meaning of VOLE in English

■ noun a small mouse-like rodent with a rounded muzzle. [Subfamily Microtinae: numerous species.]

Origin

C19 (orig. ~-mouse ): from Norw. voll(mus) 'field (mouse)'.

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