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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Baby red squirrel kits have been born for the first time at a sanctuary, with hopes that they could be released into the wild to boost population numbers.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
"We work with and support partner organisations and volunteer red squirrel groups as part of our conservation activity."
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Chair Ian Glendinning says "in an ideal world" Uswayford, a designated red squirrel reserve, would be left unfelled.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025
The country's flora and fauna will feature on them all, with animals including the red squirrel, puffin and dormouse depicted.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2025
A red squirrel quested, hesitating a little, into the firelight.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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