lemming — /lem ing/, n. any of various small, mouselike rodents of the genera Lemmus, Myopus, and Dicrostonyx, of far northern regions, as L. lemmus, of Norway, Sweden, etc., noted for periodic mass migrations that sometimes result in mass drownings. [1600 … Universalium
lemming — UK [ˈlemɪŋ] / US noun [countable] Word forms lemming : singular lemming plural lemmings a small animal similar to a mouse that travels in large groups and often follows other lemmings into dangerous situations • like lemmings … English dictionary
lemming — lem|ming [ lemıŋ ] noun count a small animal similar to a mouse that travels in large groups and often follows other lemmings into dangerous situations … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
lemming — /ˈlɛmɪŋ / (say leming) noun any of various small, mouse like rodents of the genera Lemmus, Myopus, and Dicrostonyx, of far northern regions, as L. lemmus, of Norway, Sweden, and elsewhere, noted for its mass migrations in periods of population… …
bog lemming — noun : a lemming mouse (Synaptomys cooperi) that ranges as far south as the United States … Useful english dictionary
red tree mouse — noun : a large lemming mouse (Phenacomys longicaudus) of a bright reddish cinnamon color with a long hairy black tail and whitish underparts … Useful english dictionary
Norway lemming — Conservation status Least Concern ( … Wikipedia
North American Brown Lemming — North American Brown Lemming, young Conservation status … Wikipedia
Wood Lemming — A Wood Lemming camouflaged on the forest floor Conservation status … Wikipedia
Northern Bog Lemming — Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] … Wikipedia