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Gopher

One of several North American burrowing rodents of the genera Geomys and Thomomys, of the family Geomyidae; -- called also pocket gopher and pouched rat. See Pocket gopher, and Tucan.

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American 76% connected

Of or pertaining to America; as, the American continent: American Indians.

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Sharpie 76% connected

A long, sharp, flat-bottomed boat, with one or two masts carrying a triangular sail. They are often called Fair Haven sharpies, after the place on th…

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Squirrel 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of small rodents belonging to the genus Sciurus and several allied genera of the family Sciuridae. Squirrels generally ha…

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Tortoise 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of reptiles of the order Testudinata.

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Souslik 76% connected

See Suslik.

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Suslik 76% connected

A ground squirrel (Spermophilus citillus) of Europe and Asia. It has large cheek pouches.

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Goffer 92% connected

To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer.

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Spermophile 92% connected

Any ground squirrel of the genus Spermophilus; a gopher. See Illust. under Gopher.

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