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squitten

UK/ˈskwɪtən/US[ˈskwɪ.ʔn̩]

squitten noun: a cat with a genetic deformity which causes a partial formation or complete absence of the radius bone, making it resemble a squirrel.

Noun

squitten (plural squittens)

  1. (informal) A cat with a genetic deformity which causes a partial formation or complete absence of the radius bone, making it resemble a squirrel.

Forms of squitten

pluralsquittens

Origin of squitten

Blend of squirrel + kitten.

Questions about squitten

What does squitten mean?
Squitten means a cat with a genetic deformity which causes a partial formation or complete absence of the radius bone, making it resemble a squirrel.
What part of speech is squitten?
Squitten is a noun.
How do you pronounce squitten?
Squitten is pronounced /ˈskwɪtən/ (UK).
What is the plural of squitten?
The plural of squitten is squittens.

Words near squitten in the dictionary

  1. squiteagues
  2. Squitieri
  3. Squitieris
  4. squits
  5. squitted
  6. squitten
  7. squittens
  8. squitter
  9. squittered
  10. squittering
  11. squitters

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