striped squirrel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of striped squirrel
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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The former genus includes the Eastern striped squirrel or chipmunk and some allied Western species; the latter includes the prairie squirrel or striped gopher, the gray gopher, and many allied Western species.
From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section F, G and H by Project Gutenberg
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
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.
From Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match by Woodworth, Francis C. (Francis Channing)
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
Some years ago, as a Swede was constructing a mill dike, late in the autumn, he accidentally came upon an abode of the ground or striped squirrel.
From Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom by Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold)
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