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marmot

/ˈmɑːmət/

/ˈmɑrmət/

marmotnoun

marmots

/ˈmɑːmət/

/ˈmɑrmət/

Translations

The marmot hibernates during the winter.

Сурок впадает в спячку зимой.

Definitions

A burrowing rodent of the squirrel family, typically found in mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

The marmot emerged from its burrow to bask in the morning sun.

Any rodent of the genus Marmota; especially the groundhog (Marmota monax) in North America.

On Groundhog Day, the famous marmot predicts whether winter will linger.

Synonyms

prairie dog

marmotadjective

more marmot

Comp.

most marmot

Super.

/ˈmɑː.mət/

/ˈmɑr.mət/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to marmots; gradable only rarely.

Definitions

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a marmot.

The researchers studied marmot behavior during their fieldwork.