groundhog

A reddish brown North American marmot, known for its burrowing habits and its association with the tradition of Groundhog Day.

• 🇩🇪Rötlich-braunes nordamerikanisches Murmeltier, das für seine Grabtätigkeit und seine Verbindung zum Groundhog Day (Murmeltiertag) bekannt ist.

1. A type of marmot B1 formal american

   A reddish brown North American rodent known for its burrowing and for being the symbol of the holiday Groundhog Day.

   • Every February 2nd, a groundhog emerges to predict the weather.
   • Groundhogs hibernate during the winter months.
   • We saw a groundhog digging in the backyard.

   🇩🇪Nordamerikanisches Murmeltier

   Synonyme: woodchuck

2. Groundhog Day B2 informal american

   A North American tradition on February 2, when a groundhog is said to determine the arrival of spring.

   • We celebrate Groundhog Day with local festivities.
   • The groundhog saw its shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter.
   • Groundhog Day has become a cultural event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

   🇩🇪Murmeltiertag

• groundhogs plural form
• groundhogs' possessive plural form
• groundhog's possessive singular form