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marmot [ˈmɑːmət] n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any burrowing sciurine rodent of the genus Marmota, of Europe, Asia, and North America. They are heavily built, having short legs, a short furry tail, and coarse fur (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) prairie marmot another name for prairie dog [from French marmotte, perhaps ultimately from Latin mūr- (stem ofmūs) mouse + montis of the mountain] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| Like the marmots in the surrounding hills, it closes its eyelids and becomes dormant for three months or more. |
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