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Definition of Citellus
1. Noun. Typical ground squirrels.
Exact synonyms: Genus Citellus, Genus Spermophilus, Spermophilus
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Family Sciuridae, Sciuridae
Member holonyms: Gopher, Ground Squirrel, Spermophile
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Family Sciuridae, Sciuridae
Member holonyms: Gopher, Ground Squirrel, Spermophile
Medical Definition of Citellus
1. A genus of ground squirrel. Citellus beecheyi, Citellus grammurus, Citellus pygmaeus, Citellus townsendi, and several other species act as an important reservoir of Yersinia pestis. Origin: Mod. L. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Citellus
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