ground squirrel

ground squirrel Definition

☆ ground squirrel

noun

any of various small, burrowing squirrels (esp. genus Spermophilus)

ground squirrel Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

arctic: Typical mountain steppe mammals include Altai pika Ochotona alpina, arctic ground squirrel Citellus undulatus and Siberian chipmunk Tamias sibiricus.

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