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Xe·​rus | \ ˈzirəs \

Definition of Xerus

: a genus of coarse-haired long-tailed African ground squirrels that somewhat resemble prairie dogs in habits

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History and Etymology for Xerus

New Latin, from Greek xēros dry; from the texture of the fur

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“Xerus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Xerus. Accessed 9 May. 2021.

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