Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The dunlin or purre, Tringa alpina, a sandpiper. Also
sea-mouse .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word sand-mouse.
Examples
-
Next to the hedgehog I will mention as a curiosity the shrew or sand-mouse, which, in spite of its name, is no mouse at all, but has the honor, if honor it be, of being the smallest animal known of the class Mammalia.
The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals Jean Mac�� 1854
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.