marmot
/'mɑ:plɔt/
Definition
- Noun:
- A stocky, coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail, found throughout the northern hemisphere, which hibernates in winter.
Usage
- The word "marmot" is a countable noun used to refer to a specific type of ground-dwelling squirrel. It is typically used in biological, zoological, or general descriptive contexts about wildlife.
Examples
- Noun:
- The hikers spotted a family of marmots sunning themselves on the rocks.
- The alpine marmot is known for its loud, whistling alarm call.
Advanced Usage
- "to whistle like a marmot": This phrase is sometimes used informally to describe a very loud, sharp whistle, referencing the marmot's distinctive alarm call.
Variants and Related Words
- Groundhog / Woodchuck (): A specific North American species of marmot.
- Hoary Marmot (): A species found in northwestern North America.
- Alpine Marmot (): A species found in the European Alps.
Synonyms
- Ground squirrel: A broader category of rodents to which marmots belong.
- Rodent: The general order of mammals that includes marmots, though this is a much wider term.
Related Phrases
- Marmot colony: A group of marmots living together in a shared burrow system.
Noun
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stocky coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail found throughout the northern hemisphere; hibernates in winter
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