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SUSLIK
suslik, souslik, Citellus citellus
(noun) rather large central Eurasian ground squirrel
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
suslik (plural susliks)
Any of several large Eurasian squirrels, of the genera Citellus or Spermophilus
The fur of these animals
Usage notes
• There is some disagreement over the taxonomy of these animals
Synonyms
• (squirrel): sisel, zizel; spermophile, ground squirrel, gopher
Anagrams
• Sulkis
Source: Wiktionary
Sus"lik, n. Etym: [Russ. súslik'.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A ground squirrel (Spermophilus citillus) of Europe and Asia. It has large cheek pouches. [Written also souslik.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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