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european lemming
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun european lemming has 1 sense
  1. European lemming, Lemmus lemmus - notable for mass migrations even into the sea where many drown
    --1 is a kind of lemming
    --1 is a member of Lemmus, genus lemmus

Definitions from the Web

European Lemming

A European lemming, also known as Lemmus lemmus, is a small rodent species native to the northern parts of Europe. It belongs to the family Cricetidae and is closely related to the Norwegian lemming.

Noun

  1. A small rodent species native to northern Europe.

Sample sentences:

  1. The European lemming is known for its cyclic population fluctuations.
  2. During the winter, European lemmings burrow under the snow for shelter.
  3. The predator-prey relationship between the European lemming and the arctic fox is well-documented.

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