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Richardson’s ground squirrel

Rich·ard·son's ground squir·rel [ rìchərdss'nz grównd skwùrrəl ] (plural Rich·ard·son's ground squir·rels)


noun 
Definition:
 
American ground squirrel: a ground squirrel that can be a pest of grain crops. Native to: northwestern United States and Canadian prairies.  Latin name Citellus richardsoni.

[Mid-20th century. After Sir John Richardson (1787-1865), Scottish naturalist]
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