TAMIAS

Tamias, genus Tamias

(noun) chipmunks of eastern North America

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Ta"mi*as, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoƶl.)

Definition: A genus of ground squirrels, including the chipmunk.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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