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sciurine

sci·u·rine [ s y rn ] or sci·u·rid [ s y rìd ]


noun  (plural sci·u·rines) (plural sci·u·rids)
Definition:
 
rodent of squirrel family: a rodent belonging to the family that includes squirrels, marmots, and chipmunks. Family Sciuridae.



adjective 
Definition:
 
of squirrel family: relating to or belonging to the squirrel family of rodents

[Mid-19th century. < Latin sciurus (see squirrel)]
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