Marmota
- noun
- /mɑrˈmoʊtə/
- Specialized
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marmota
- The Alpine marmot, a species of Marmota, is native to mountainous regions of Europe.
Examples
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The Marmota is known for its hibernation habits.
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Did you see the Marmota in the park?
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Members of the Marmota genus are well known for their burrowing habits and hibernation.
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Scientists discovered a new species within the genus Marmota in the remote mountains.
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Marmotas are commonly found in mountainous regions, where they dig burrows to live in.
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During the summer, marmotas can be seen feeding on grass and wildflowers.
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Marmotas communicate using a series of high-pitched whistles to warn each other of predators.
Synonyms
A group of large ground squirrels found in North America, Europe, and Asia
Compounds
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A large mountain marmot from northwestern North America that lives in cold high places
- Specialized
A large yellow-bellied rodent that lives on rocks in western North America
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A group of large ground squirrels found in North America, Europe, and Asia
Surface Forms
Etymology
Marmota comes from an old Latin name and is the source of the English word marmot. One idea is that it links to Latin marmor meaning 'marble', perhaps because of the animal's grey or patterned fur, so Marmota became the name for these large, ground-dwelling squirrels.
