Wühlmaus

vole

noun VUEL-mows Rare

Usage Note

Wühlmaus is the general German term for voles (Microtus and related genera); the most common is the Feldmaus (field vole). They are key prey for many raptors and foxes; wühlen means 'to dig/burrow', describing their tunnelling habit.

Examples

"Der Mäusebussard kreiste über dem Feld auf der Suche nach Wühlmäusen."

Natural Translation

The buzzard circled over the field searching for voles.

Literal Translation

The mouse-buzzard circled over the field on-the search for voles.

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