Phrase guide

Arctic ground squirrel

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of various members of the genus Spermophilus that are native to the arctic, including (but not limited to) Spermophilus parryii and Spermophilus undulatus.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: parka squirrel, siksik

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

large ground squirrel of the North American far north

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: parka squirrel, Citellus parryi

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: ground squirrel, gopher, spermophile

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: napasiiseli — arctic Spermophilus squirrel
  • Lower Tanana: ttheleyh — arctic Spermophilus squirrel
  • Tanacross: tthel — arctic Spermophilus squirrel