antelope squirrel

antelope squirrel noun: 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.

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Noun

antelope squirrel (plural antelope squirrels)

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.

Synonyms:

antelope ground squirrel

Synonyms of antelope squirrel

antelope ground squirrel

Forms of antelope squirrel

plural	antelope squirrels

Origin of antelope squirrel

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.

Words formed from antelope squirrel

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

Questions about antelope squirrel

What does antelope squirrel mean?: Antelope squirrel means 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.
What part of speech is antelope squirrel?: Antelope squirrel is a noun.
What is the plural of antelope squirrel?: The plural of antelope squirrel is antelope squirrels.

Words near antelope squirrel in the dictionary

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