squirrel

• Nom désignant un petit rongeur arboricole à la longue queue touffue, ou la fourrure provenant d'un tel animal.

A noun referring to a small arboreal rodent with a long bushy tail, or the fur obtained from such an animal.

1. Small rodentA1formal

   A small to medium-sized rodent with a long, bushy tail, known for climbing trees and storing nuts.

   Écureuil

   • A squirrel ran up the oak tree with an acorn in its mouth.
   • Squirrels are common in parks and gardens.
   • The squirrel buried its food for the winter.

2. B2formal

   The soft, thick fur of a squirrel, sometimes used in making clothing or accessories.

   Fourrure d'écureuil

   • The coat was lined with squirrel fur.
   • Squirrel fur is valued for its warmth and texture.
   • The hat was made from the fur of a squirrel.