The European Dormouse, also known as the Edible Dormouse, is a species of rodent found in Europe and parts of Asia. It is most commonly referred to by its scientific name, Muscardinus avellanarius. The European Dormouse is a small, nocturnal mammal that lives in trees and feeds on nuts, fruits, and insects. Its two crossword solutions are LEROT (5 letters) and LOIR (4 letters). LEROT is an Old French word for dormouse, while LOIR is a French word for edible dormouse.