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chipmunks

 

[ ˈtʃɪpmʌŋks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

small animals

Chipmunks are small, striped rodents belonging to the Sciuridae family. They are known for their distinctive stripes and bushy tails. Chipmunks are typically found in North America and Asia, where they inhabit forests, gardens, and parks.

Synonyms

ground squirrel, striped squirrel, tree squirrel

Examples of usage

  • They scurried around the garden, collecting nuts and seeds.
  • The chipmunk's cheeks were bulging with food as it prepared for winter.

Translations

Translations of the word "chipmunks" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esquilos

🇮🇳 गिलहरी

🇩🇪 Streifenhörnchen

🇮🇩 bajing tanah

🇺🇦 бурундуки

🇵🇱 wiewiórki ziemne

🇯🇵 シマリス (shimarisu)

🇫🇷 tamias

🇪🇸 ardillas listadas

🇹🇷 sincap

🇰🇷 다람쥐 (daramjwi)

🇸🇦 سناجب الأرض (sanajib al-ard)

🇨🇿 burunduci

🇸🇰 burunduky

🇨🇳 花鼠 (huā shǔ)

🇸🇮 polharska

🇮🇸 jarðhnísur

🇰🇿 тұмсықты тышқандар (tūmsyqty tysyqandar)

🇬🇪 ჩიპმუნკები (chipmunkebi)

🇦🇿 çiplər

🇲🇽 ardillas rayadas

Word origin

The word 'chipmunk' originated from the Ojibwe word 'ajidamoo', which means 'one who descends trees headlong'. Chipmunks have been a part of North American folklore for centuries, often depicted as mischievous and clever creatures. They are popular characters in children's books and cartoons, symbolizing curiosity and resourcefulness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,058 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.