plural squirrels also squirrel
Definition of squirrel
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: any of various small or medium-sized rodents (family Sciuridae, the squirrel family): such as
a
: any of numerous New or Old World arboreal forms having a long bushy tail and strong hind legs
b
: ground squirrel
2
: the fur of a squirrel
squirrel
verb
squirreled or squirrelled; squirreling or squirrelling
Definition of squirrel (Entry 2 of 2)
: to store up for future use
—often used with away squirrel away some money
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The first known use of squirrel was in the 14th century
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