“spermophile”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

spermophile

释义

spermophile Zool.|ˈspɜːməʊfɪl|
[ad. mod.L. Spermophilus (Cuvier) or a. F. Spermophile: see spermo- and -phile.]
A rodent belonging to the squirrel-like genus Spermophilus, widely distributed in the northern hemisphere; a pouched marmot.
1824Richardson in Parry N.W. Passage App. 314 We know nothing..whether they are true marmots or spermophiles.1839Penny Cycl. XV. 517/2 This Spermophile inhabits the barren grounds skirting the sea-coast.1849Sk. Nat. Hist., Mammalia IV. 18 Besides possessing cheek⁓pouches, the Spermophiles are distinguished by the closeness of the ears, the slender form of the body,..and the narrowness of the paws.c1880Cassell's Nat. Hist. III. 92 The Spermophiles are Squirrel-like in form and have rather short tails.

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