striped squirrel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of striped squirrel
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Leander and Joe came together, the first bringing his accordion, and four rabbits in a cage, and the last carrying five striped squirrels in a paste-board box.
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A pair of striped squirrels frisked and laughed and called out something saucy as Archie trotted by.
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As we sat talking, several striped squirrels came out in sight into the firelight.
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Ho!” said the Maltese cat, “there is a striped squirrel for my breakfast!” and the big cat tiptoed towards Mister Gabriel Chipmunk.
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Whoever takes the pains to dig into the earth, where the striped squirrel has made his nest, will find something that will amply repay him for his trouble.
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