sciurine

/saɪˈjʊəraɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of squirrels or their behavior

“The sciurine adaptations helped the animal survive in the harsh winter environment.”

2. adjective

resembling or characteristic of squirrels

“The sciurine creature was seen scurrying up the tree trunk.”

Synonyms

  • squirrellike
  • squirrely

Antonyms

  • arboreal-less
  • squirrelless