Spermophile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspɜː(ɹ)məfaɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spermophile is a noun meaning A terrestrial burrowing rodent; ground squirrel.
Meaning
A terrestrial burrowing rodent; ground squirrel.
Example Sentences
Your cousin, Seek Seek the Spermophile, sometimes called Gopher Squirrel, who lives on the open plains of the West where there are no rocks or stones. He likes best the flat, open country. He is called Spermophile because that means seed-eater, and he lives largely on seeds, especially on grain.
Word Forms
- spermophiles
Synonyms for spermophile
Depending on context, synonyms include suslik, souslik, gopher.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gopher, leopard-spermophile, sciurid, squinney, pseudostome, squirrel.
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