squiret

/ˈskwɪr.əl/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually bushy-tailed, rodent that lives in trees and feeds on nuts, seeds, and fruits.

“The squirrel scampered up the tree with a nut in its mouth.”

Synonyms

  • rodent
  • tree-dweller

Antonyms

  • burrowing animal
  • ground-dweller