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red squirrel

red squir·rel (plural red squir·rels or red squir·rel)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. N American squirrel: a squirrel with reddish fur. Native to: coniferous forests of North America.  Latin name Tamiasciurus hudsonicus.

2. European squirrel: a reddish brown squirrel with tufted ears. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Sciurus vulgaris.

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