fox squirrel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fox squirrel
An Americanism dating back to 1675–85
Example Sentences
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“The eastern fox squirrel is one of the most adaptable animals out there,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2024
“It’s well-documented in our museum records that one of the main ways the fox squirrel was brought into L.A. was through the Sawtelle Veterans Home,” Ordeñana said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2024
Squirrels take part in "mating chases" and a male black fox squirrel "most likely" mated with a female grey, Dr McRobie said.
From BBC • Aug. 13, 2019
“In the old days, that fox squirrel got mowed over, and people would say, ‘I’ll just take it to the museum.’
From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2016
The fox squirrel had been a relatively common animal in the town; after the spraying it was gone.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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