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woodchuck

Syllabification: (wood·chuck)
Pronunciation: /ˈwo͝odˌCHək/
Definition of woodchuck

noun

  • a North American marmot with a heavy body and short legs.
    • Marmota monax, family Sciuridae

Origin:

late 17th century: alteration (by association with wood) of an American Indian name

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