groundhog
noun/ˈɡraʊndˌhɑɡ/
Frequency rank: #14,327 most common English word
Meaning
A burrowing rodent of North America, also called a woodchuck, known for hibernating in winter.
Example sentence
Every February, people gather to watch the groundhog emerge from its burrow and predict the weather.
Synonyms & related words
- woodchuck
- marmot
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