Marmot vs. Squirrel

Marmotnoun

Any of several large ground-dwelling rodents of the genera Marmota and Cynomys in the squirrel family.

Marmotnoun

Any rodent of the genus Marmota (formerly Arctomys) of the subfamily Sciurinae. The common European marmot (Marmota marmotta) is about the size of a rabbit, and inhabits the higher regions of the Alps and Pyrenees. The bobac is another European species. The common American species (Marmota monax) is the woodchuck (also called groundhog), but the name marmot is usually used only for the western variety.

Marmotnoun

Any one of several species of ground squirrels or gophers of the genus Spermophilus; also, the prairie dog.

Marmotnoun

stocky coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail found throughout the northern hemisphere; hibernates in winter

Marmot

Marmots are relatively large ground squirrels in the genus Marmota, with 15 species living in Asia, Europe, and North America. These herbivores are active during the summer when often found in groups, but are not seen during the winter when they hibernate underground.

Squirrelnoun

Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.

Squirrelnoun

A person, usually a freezoner, who applies L. Ron Hubbard's technology in a heterodox manner.

Squirrelnoun

One of the small rollers of a carding machine which work with the large cylinder.

Squirrelverb

(transitive) To store in a secretive manner, to hide something for future use

Squirrelnoun

Any one of numerous species of small rodents belonging to the genus Sciurus and several allied genera of the family Sciuridæ. Squirrels generally have a bushy tail, large erect ears, and strong hind legs. They are commonly arboreal in their habits, but many species live in burrows.

Squirrelnoun

One of the small rollers of a carding machine which work with the large cylinder.

Squirrelnoun

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

Squirrelnoun

the fur of a squirrel

Squirrel

Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-size rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots (including groundhogs), flying squirrels, and prairie dogs amongst other rodents.