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fox squirrel

American

noun

any of several North American arboreal squirrels varying in color and of an exceptionally large size.

fox squirrel British

noun

a large squirrel, Sciurus niger , occurring in E North America

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Etymology

Origin of fox squirrel

An Americanism dating back to 1675–85

Example Sentences

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“The eastern fox squirrel is one of the most adaptable animals out there,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2024

“It’s well-documented in our museum records that one of the main ways the fox squirrel was brought into L.A. was through the Sawtelle Veterans Home,” Ordeñana said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2024

It was a newborn fox squirrel that Brian figured had fallen 25 feet from a nearby tree.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2023

Squirrels take part in "mating chases" and a male black fox squirrel "most likely" mated with a female grey, Dr McRobie said.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2019

The fox squirrel had been a relatively common animal in the town; after the spraying it was gone.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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