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groundhog

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English

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A groundhog in Quebec

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ground +‎ hog.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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groundhog (plural groundhogs)

  1. A red-brown marmot, Marmota monax, native to North America.
    Synonyms: whistle-pig, woodchuck
  2. (rare) The aardvark.

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • → Kashubian: grańdółk (Canada)

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