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gray lemming

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun gray lemming has 1 sense
  1. gray lemming, red-backed lemming - Old World lemming
    --1 is a kind of lemming
    --1 is a member of Myopus, genus Myopus

Definitions from the Web

Term: Gray Lemming

Description:

A gray lemming refers to a small, rodent-like mammal belonging to the family Cricetidae. It is characterized by a grayish fur coat and is found in various regions across the world, predominantly in North America and Eurasia. Gray lemmings are known for their population fluctuations and their ability to adapt to harsh arctic environments.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A small rodent belonging to the Cricetidae family, featuring grayish fur.

2. In local slang, a gray lemming can also refer metaphorically to a person who blindly follows the crowd without thinking.

Adjective:

1. Describing something or someone as having a gray lemming-like appearance.

2. Describing actions or behavior that imitates or follows the crowd in an unquestioning manner.

Sample Sentences:

1. The gray lemming scurried through the arctic tundra, searching for food.

2. Be careful not to be a gray lemming, always think critically and make independent decisions.

3. The actress had a strikingly gray lemming hairstyle that became a trendsetter.

4. It's disappointing how some politicians adopt a gray lemming mentality, unwilling to challenge popular opinions.

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