spermophile

noun
UK: /ˈspɜːməfaɪl/
US: /ˈspɝːməfaɪl/

  1. A type of ground squirrel, especially one found in North America.

    1. The spermophile is active during the day.
    2. The researcher studied the spermophile to understand its hibernation patterns in the mountains.

  2. Any of several burrowing rodents of the genus Spermophilus; a ground squirrel.

    1. A spermophile popped its head out of its burrow.
    2. The farmer considered the spermophile a pest because it ate his crops.

Synonyms

ground squirrel

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spermophile" in English means: A type of ground squirrel, especially one found in North America., Any of several burrowing rodents of the genus Spermophilus; a ground squirrel..

The phonetic transcription of "spermophile" is /ˈspɜːməfaɪl/ in British English and /ˈspɝːməfaɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spermophile": ground squirrel.

Example usage of "spermophile": "The spermophile is active during the day.". More examples on the page.