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ground squirrel

American  

noun

  1. any of several terrestrial rodents of the squirrel family, as of the genus Citellus and chipmunks of the genus Tamias. circ;circ;

ground squirrel British  

noun

  1. Also called: gopher.  any burrowing sciurine rodent of the genus Citellus and related genera, resembling chipmunks and occurring in North America, E Europe, and Asia

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Etymology

Origin of ground squirrel

An Americanism dating back to 1680–90

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Ground squirrel burrows affect other small mammals in the ecosystem.

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2023

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