Definition of Arvicola
:a genus of rodents consisting of the water voles
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Origin and Etymology of arvicola
New Latin, from Late Latin arvi- (from Latin arvum cultivated field, from neuter of arvus arable) + Latin -cola inhabitant; akin to Latin arare to plow
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Origin and Etymology of arvicola
New Latin, from Late Latin arvi- + Latin -cola
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