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chickaree

Pronunciation: /ˌtʃɪkəˈriː/
Definition of chickaree

noun

  • a squirrel with red fur, found in the coniferous forests of North America.
    • Genus Tamiasciurus, family Sciuridae: three species

Origin:

early 19th century: imitative of its call

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