dwergmuis

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of dwerg (“dwarf”) +‎ muis (“mouse”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʋɛrx.mœy̯s/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: dwerg‧muis

Noun

dwergmuis f (plural dwergmuizen, diminutive dwergmuisje n)

  1. harvest mouse (Micromys minutus)
    Synonym: oogstmuis

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