1. plural of dormouse; small rodents that hibernate during winter and are known for their long periods of sleep

Examples

• The dormice in the garden shed slept through the entire winter.
• Researchers studied the hibernation patterns of dormice in the forest.
• The children’s book featured talking dormice who lived in a hollow tree.
• Wildlife conservationists are working to protect the habitat of dormice.
• The dormice emerged from their nests when spring arrived.
• Alice met a sleepy dormouse at the Mad Hatter’s tea party, though most dormice are much smaller.