striped squirrel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of striped squirrel
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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A pretty striped squirrel was running up and down a tree at a little distance, whisking his bushy tail, and watching them with his large, bright eyes.
From Arthur Hamilton, and His Dog by Anonymous
Frank and Fanny loved the striped squirrel; but never threw stones at him, or sought to make him a prisoner.
From Frank and Fanny by Moore, Bloomfield H., Mrs. (Clara Jessup)
Ho!” said the Maltese cat, “there is a striped squirrel for my breakfast!” and the big cat tiptoed towards Mister Gabriel Chipmunk.
From Exciting Adventures of Mister Robert Robin by Field, Ben
How commonly in the fall you see the cheek-pouches of the striped squirrel distended by a quantity of nuts!
From Excursions by Thoreau, Henry David
Their number was so great that the little striped squirrel, who had attended both councils, was scarcely able to remember them all.
From The Magic Speech Flower or Little Luke and His Animal Friends by Hix, Melvin
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