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marmot

/ˈmɑː.mət/

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noun

/ˈmɑː.mət/B2formal
  • ruКоренастый, грубошёрстный роющий грызун с коротким пушистым хвостом, встречающийся в Северном полушарии, известный зимней спячкой.

A stocky, coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail, found throughout the northern hemisphere, known for hibernating in winter.

  1. Burrowing rodentB2formal

    A stocky, coarse-furred rodent with a short bushy tail, found throughout the northern hemisphere; known for hibernating in winter.

    ruСурок

    • The marmot emerged from its burrow after a long winter.
    • We saw a marmot sunbathing on a rock in the Alps.
    • Marmots are known for their loud whistling calls to warn of danger.

    Synonymsgroundhogwoodchuck

Forms
  • marmots plural form
  • marmots' possessive plural form
  • marmot's possessive singular form