suricate

/ˈsɜːrɪkeɪt, ˈsɪə-/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, burrowing mammal of the genus Suricata, native to Africa, often mistakenly referred to as a meerkat.

“In the African savannah, a group of suricates emerged from their underground tunnel system, searching for food.”

Synonyms

  • ground squirrel
  • meerkat

Antonyms

  • arboreal mammal