squirrel

Meanings

• noun

  A small, furry animal with a bushy tail, belonging to the family Sciuridae, which includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying squirrels.

  - "The squirrel scampered up the tree, gathering nuts in its paws."
  - "Children love watching squirrels at work in the park."
  - "Squirrels are often used as symbols of frugality and preparation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskwɝl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

scug

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squirrel
whirl , twirl , pearl , curl , url , world , swirl,irl , pearl , girl , girl,irl

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Variants

List of all variants of squirrel that leads to same result
squirrel , squirrels , squirreled , squirreling , squirrelled , squirrelling , squirrel cage , squirrel cages , squirrel corn , squirrel corns , squirrel monkey , squirrel monkeys , squirrel gun , squirrel rifle , squirrel rifles , squirrel away , squirreled away , squirreling away , squirrelled away , squirrelling away , squirrels away , flying squirrel , flying squirrels , gray squirrel , gray squirrels , ground squirrel , ground squirrels , spermophile

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Etymology

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The word 'squirrel' comes from the Old English 'scir' meaning shadowy or shady, and 'rel' meaning tail.

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Trivia

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1. Squirrels have excellent memories and can remember the location of thousands of nuts.

2. The largest type of squirrel is the Indian giant squirrel, which can grow up to 3 feet long.

3. Squirrels are the only rodents that can fly, although they don't actually fly, but rather glide from tree to tree using a flap of skin between their limbs called a patagium.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nut: A hard-shelled seed, typically from an oak tree, that is eaten by squirrels and other animals for food.

2. Acorn: The seed of an oak tree, which is a common food source for squirrels.

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Culture

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Squirrels have been a popular subject in literature and art, often depicted as collecting and hoarding nuts for the winter. In folklore, they are sometimes seen as symbols of fertility and renewal. Squirrels have also been used in various forms of media, such as cartoons and video games.

How to Memorize "squirrel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, bushy-tailed animal scampering up a tree and gathering nuts in its paws.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the cartoon character 'Squirrel Nutty' or the Disney film 'The Sword in the Stone' to remember the word 'squirrel'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Silly Squirrel Seeks Seeds' to help remember the word.

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