whistling marmot
Definition
Noun A large marmot species (Marmota caligata) native to the mountainous regions of northwestern North America, known for its loud, high-pitched alarm call. It is also commonly called the hoary marmot.
Usage
The term "whistling marmot" is used specifically to refer to this particular species of marmot. It functions as a countable noun.
Examples: * We spotted a whistling marmot sunning itself on a rock near the summit. * The whistling marmot is well-adapted to its alpine habitat. * The hiker was startled by the loud call of a whistling marmot.
Advanced Usage
- The name "whistling marmot" is often used interchangeably with its more common name, the hoary marmot, especially in regional or wildlife contexts.
- In scientific or ecological writing, the binomial nomenclature is used for precision.
Variants and Related Words
- Hoary marmot (n): The most common synonym for "whistling marmot."
- Marmot (n): The general term for the genus of large ground squirrels to which the whistling marmot belongs.
- Whistle pig (n): A colloquial North American term for marmots in general, referencing their alarm call.
Synonyms
- Hoary marmot
- (scientific name)
Related Phrases
- Alarm call: The specific loud, whistling sound that gives this marmot its common name.
Noun
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large North American mountain marmot
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