Arvicola

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noun

Ar·​vic·​o·​la

-ˈvikələ

: a genus of rodents consisting of the water voles

Arvicola

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"

taxonomic synonym of microtus

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin, from Late Latin arvi- (from Latin arvum cultivated field, from neuter of arvus arable) + Latin -cola inhabitant; akin to Latin arare to plow

New Latin, from Late Latin arvi- + Latin -cola

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