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spermophile

/ˈsperməfaɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does spermophile mean?

noun

A rodent of the squirrel family, typically having a stocky body and a long, bushy tail, found in North America and Eurasia.

Example

"The spermophile's ability to store seeds for the winter made it a valuable resource for the ecosystem."

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