groundhog

• Красновато-коричневый североамериканский сурок, известный своей привычкой рыть норы и связью с традицией Дня сурка.

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

1. A type of marmotB1formalamerican

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

   Вид сурка

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

   Synonymswoodchuck

2. Groundhog DayB2informalamerican

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

   День сурка

   • 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.