striped squirrel

noun

1. any squirrel with stripes on its back, as a chipmunk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of striped squirrel¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

Leander and Joe came together, the first bringing his accordion, and four rabbits in a cage, and the last carrying five striped squirrels in a paste-board box.

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A pair of striped squirrels frisked and laughed and called out something saucy as Archie trotted by.

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As we sat talking, several striped squirrels came out in sight into the firelight.

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Ho!” said the Maltese cat, “there is a striped squirrel for my breakfast!” and the big cat tiptoed towards Mister Gabriel Chipmunk.

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Whoever takes the pains to dig into the earth, where the striped squirrel has made his nest, will find something that will amply repay him for his trouble.

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