First Known Use: 1679
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1vole
noun \ˈvōl\
Definition of VOLE
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Origin of VOLE
French, probably from voler to fly — more at volley
2vole
noun
Definition of VOLE
: any of various small rodents (Microtus and related genera) that typically have a stout body, rather blunt nose, and short ears, inhabit both moist meadows and dry uplands and do much damage to crops, and are closely related to muskrats and lemmings
Origin of VOLE
earlier vole-mouse, from vole- (of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse vǫllr field) + mouse; akin to Old English weald forest — more at wold
First Known Use: 1805
VOLE Defined for Kids
vole
noun \ˈvōl\
Definition of VOLE for Kids
: a small animal that is a rodent which looks like a fat mouse or rat and is sometimes harmful to crops
Medical Dictionary
vole
noun \ˈvōl\
Medical Definition of VOLE
: any of various small rodents (family Cricetidae and especially genus Microtus) that typically have a stout body, rather blunt nose, and short ears, that inhabit both moist meadows and dry uplands and do much damage to crops, and that are closely related to muskrats and lemmings but in general resemble stocky mice or rats
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