spermophile

• Существительное, обозначающее любого из различных наземных роющих грызунов, встречающихся как в Старом, так и в Новом Свете, часто известных тем, что наносят вред посевам.

A noun referring to any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents found in both Old and New Worlds, often known for damaging crops.

1. C2formal

   Any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents found in both the Old and New Worlds, often known for damaging crops.

   Суслик

   • The spermophile dug an extensive network of tunnels in the field.
   • Farmers often consider the spermophile a pest due to its crop destruction.
   • A spermophile was spotted near the edge of the prairie.

   Synonymsgopherground squirrelsuslik