antelope squirrel
antelope squirrel · antelope squirrels
Any of a group of sciurids of the genus Ammospermophilus, found in the desert and dry…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.
Meaning
1 sensesAny 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.
More definitions
- small ground squirrel of western United States
Origin
So called, possibly, from the white underside of the tail of most species which, when archSo 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.
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Forms
plural: antelope squirrels| Singular | antelope squirrel |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsantelope ground squirrel
Close in meaning
- small ground squirrel of western United States:whitetail antelope squirrelantelope chipmunkCitellus leucurus