Vole (noun)

1. A small rodent that is closely related to the mouse.
2. Any of various small, burrowing rodents of the family Cricetidae that are typically active at night and have a round body, short legs, and a short tail.

Origin:

From middle english, from old english wulf, from proto-germanic *wulfaz, from proto-indo-european *wĺ̥kʷos.

Examples:

1. The vole has a round body, short legs, and a short tail.
2. The vole is a small rodent that is closely related to the mouse.
3. Voles are herbivorous and typically active at night.
4. The vole population is known for its cyclic fluctuations.
5. The vole's burrows can cause damage to lawns and gardens.