flickertail

[ flik-er-teyl ]

noun

1. Richardson ground squirrel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flickertail¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; flicker ¹ + tail ¹

Example Sentences

“A flickertail is a squirrel. There are lots of them in North Dakota. That’s why it’s called the Flickertail State. What is Pennsylvania called?”

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