red squirrel
Americannoun
noun
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a reddish-brown squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris , inhabiting woodlands of Europe and parts of Asia
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either of two reddish-brown squirrels, Tamiasciurus hudsonicus or T. douglasii , inhabiting forests of North America
Etymology
Origin of red squirrel
An Americanism dating back to 1630–40
Example Sentences
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But a string of helpers from the animal kingdom, including eagles, a hedgehog, a red squirrel and a flock of geese, were seen delivering the letter down the British isles.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The researchers sequenced and reconstructed four genomes representing medieval strains of M. leprae, including one from a red squirrel.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2024
A disease that kills Britain's native red squirrel has moved north of Scotland's central belt for the first time.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024
Tufty was a much-loved cuddly red squirrel who helped helped millions of children learn about road safety.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2023
He found himself confronted by a baby red squirrel.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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