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Glis

Glis

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A small mouse-like animal such as the edible dormouse
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Glis
  • The Glis is known for its soft fur.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the hibernation patterns of several Glis species in the wild.

  • The edible dormouse belongs to the genus Glis and is found throughout Europe.

  • Members of Glis are noted for their long periods of torpor during winter.

  • Many people enjoy the taste of Glis meat.

  • The glis is known for its thick fur and large eyes, making it a charming creature in the forest.

  • Every summer, the researchers studied the habits of the glis in their natural habitat.

  • The glis is a small rodent that often nests in trees and is active primarily at night.

Synonyms

genus Glis
vsGlis
  • Specialized
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A group of small rodents like the edible dormouse

is a genus in that family without stressing formal type status

Compounds

genus Glis
  • Specialized
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A group of small rodents like the edible dormouse

Tarsius glis
  • Specialized
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A small primate active at night with very large eyes that lives in Southeast Asian forests

Surface Forms

Glis singular
Glises plural

Etymology

Glis comes from the old Latin name glis, which means 'dormouse'. Think of a small, very sleepy mouse that spends long periods in quiet sleep or hibernation — that is why scientists used Glis for this genus of rodents.