Squirrels

/ˈskwɪrəlz/ noun

Definition

small furry rodents with bushy tails that live in trees and gather and store nuts.

Etymology

From Old French 'esquirel,' from Latin 'sciurus,' from Greek 'skiouros' meaning shadow-tail, from 'skia' (shadow) and 'oura' (tail).

Kelly Says

Squirrels' tails aren't just cute—they're survival tools used for balance, parachuting from trees, and signaling danger. The Greeks literally named them for their tail's shadow, showing animals have been admired for specific features across millennia.

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