Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, striped, semiterrestrial eastern American squirrel with cheek pouches: This term specifically refers to a type of ground squirrel, particularly the eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus), characterized by distinctive stripes along its back and sides, and its habit of storing food in its cheek pouches.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We watched a striped squirrel gather acorns and stuff them into its cheeks.
  • The striped squirrel darted into its burrow when it saw us approaching.

Advanced Usage

• The term "striped squirrel" is often used in regional or common language to refer specifically to the chipmunk, distinguishing it from tree squirrels which typically lack prominent stripes.

Variants and Related Words

• Chipmunk (n): The more common and specific name for the animal referred to as a "striped squirrel."
• Ground squirrel (n): A broader category of squirrels that live primarily on the ground, which includes chipmunks.

Synonyms

• Chipmunk: The primary synonym.
• Eastern chipmunk: The full species name.

Related Phrases

• Cheek pouches: A physical feature of the striped squirrel used for carrying food.
  • The striped squirrel's cheek pouches were full of seeds.

Noun

1. small striped semiterrestrial eastern American squirrel with cheek pouches