ETYM French, p. pr. of dormir to sleep, from Latin dormire; cf. Skr. drâ, Old Slav. drâmati.
1. (Biology) In a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; SYN. hibernating, torpid.
2. Not active but capable of becoming active.
3. Of e.g. volcanos; temporarily inactive; SYN. inactive.
4. (Heraldry) Lying with head on paws as if sleeping; SYN. sleeping.
In a stirring manner.