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spermophile

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sper·​mo·​phile | \ ˈspər-mə-ˌfī(-ə)l How to pronounce spermophile (audio) \

Definition of spermophile

: ground squirrel

First Known Use of spermophile

1824, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for spermophile

ultimately from Greek sperma seed + philos loving

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