Assapanic

/ˌæsəˈpænɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the assapan (flying squirrel) or its behavior.

Etymology

From assapan + -ic suffix. Creates an adjective from the noun.

Kelly Says

Adjectives based on rare animal names are extremely uncommon in English—this word appears almost exclusively in zoological texts, making it a specialist's vocabulary item.

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