flying squirrel

noun

1. any of various nocturnal tree squirrels, as Glaucomys volans, of the eastern U.S., having folds of skin connecting the fore and hind legs, permitting long, gliding leaps.

flying squirrel

noun

1. any nocturnal sciurine rodent of the subfamily Petauristinae , of Asia and North America. Furry folds of skin between the forelegs and hind legs enable these animals to move by gliding leaps

Word History and Origins

Origin of flying squirrel¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

Lightning Bow and Flying Squirrel went into the wood and set up their sticks.

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This is evinced in the hazard and toll with which they ascend the tallest trees after the opossum and flying squirrel.

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In the far distance, perhaps, an owl hooted; or near at hand a flying squirrel alighted on a bending elm-twig.

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Many seeds have regular wings which act like those of the bat or flying squirrel.

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She hurried through the tall grass toward a near-by lodge, calling: "Flying Squirrel, come and play with me."

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