Squirrel

Pronunciation of Squirrel  

English Meaning

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.

1. Any of various arboreal rodents of the genus Sciurus and related genera of the family Sciuridae, having a long flexible bushy tail and including the fox squirrel, gray squirrel, and red squirrel. Also called tree squirrel.
2. Any of various other rodents of the family Sciuridae, as the ground squirrel or the flying squirrel.
3. The fur of one of these rodents.
4. To hide or store: squirreled away her money.