Squirrel: meaning, definitions and examples

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squirrel

[ ˈskwɜːrəl ]

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animal

A small to medium-sized rodent with a bushy tail, typically feeding on nuts and seeds.

Synonyms

chipmunk, critter, rodent

Examples of usage

I saw a squirrel climbing up the tree.
The squirrel collected acorns for the winter.
The park is full of squirrels.

Translations

Translations of the word "squirrel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esquilo

🇮🇳 गिलहरी

🇩🇪 Eichhörnchen

🇮🇩 squirrel

🇺🇦 білка

🇵🇱 wiewiórka

🇯🇵 リス

🇫🇷 écureuil

🇪🇸 ardilla

🇹🇷 sincap

🇰🇷 다람쥐

🇸🇦 سنجاب

🇨🇿 veverka

🇸🇰 veverica

🇨🇳 松鼠

🇸🇮 veverica

🇮🇸 skísl

🇰🇿 тышқан

🇬🇪 წვრილი

🇦🇿 dovşan

🇲🇽 ardilla

Word origin

The word 'squirrel' originated from the Middle English word 'squirel', which came from the Anglo-French word 'esquirel'. The Old French term 'escurel' is derived from the Latin word 'sciurus', which in turn is borrowed from the Greek word 'skiouros', meaning 'shadow-tailed'. Squirrels have been known for their agility and bushy tails, making them a popular subject in folklore and children's stories.