English Explanatory Dictionary

antelope squirrel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a group of sciurids of the genus Ammospermophilus, found in the desert and dry scrub areas of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Word forms

antelope squirrel antelope squirrels

Etymology

So called, possibly, from the white underside of the tail of most species which, when arched over the back, is reminiscent of similar behavior by pronghorn antelopes.

Synonyms

antelope ground squirrel

Derived words

Espíritu Santo antelope squirrel Harris's antelope squirrel Nelson's antelope squirrel San Joaquin antelope squirrel Texas antelope squirrel white-tailed antelope squirrel
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