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Definition of woodmouse

woodmouse

/ˈwʊdˌmaʊs/
wood · mouse
Plural:woodmice
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• noun

1

A small nocturnal Eurasian rodent of the family Muridae (especially Apodemus sylvaticus), having sandy-brown upper fur, white underparts, large dark eyes, and a long tail, commonly inhabiting woodlands, hedgerows, and fields.

Example

"A tiny woodmouse darted beneath the fallen oak leaves to gather acorns for its winter burrow."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

woodlot
woodlouse
woodman
woodmouse
woodpecker
woodpigeon
woodpile

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a closed compound of the Old English roots 'wudu' (wood, forest) and 'mūs' (mouse), referring to the rodent's typical woodland habitat.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Woodmouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/woodmouse
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