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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The most famous is probably the North American grey squirrel, which has nearly wiped out our native red squirrel populations.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
"We work with and support partner organisations and volunteer red squirrel groups as part of our conservation activity."
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
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
Animals ranging from the red squirrel to the capercaillie grouse are also depicted, as part of an effort to show the importance, and precariousness, of the natural world.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2024
A red squirrel began scolding from another tree.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
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