Definition of Flying squirrel

1. Noun. Nocturnal phalangers that move with gliding leaps using parachute-like folds of skin along the sides of the body.

Exact synonyms: Flying Opossum, Flying Phalanger
Generic synonyms: Opossum, Phalanger, Possum
Group relationships: Genus Petaurus, Petaurus
Specialized synonyms: Flying Mouse

Definition of Flying squirrel

1. Noun. Any of 43 species of squirrels from the Pteromyinae subfamily; they cannot fly, but glide from tree to tree. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Flying squirrel

1. One of a group of squirrels, of the genera Pteromus and Sciuropterus, having parachute-like folds of skin extending from the fore to the hind legs, which enable them to make very long leaps. The species of Pteromys are large, with bushy tails, and inhabit southern Asia and the East Indies; those of Sciuropterus are smaller, with flat tails, and inhabit the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and America. The American species (Sciuropterus volucella) is also called Assapan. The Australian flying squrrels, or flying phalangers, are marsupials. See Flying phalanger (above). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flying Squirrel

flying opossum
flying phalanger
flying purple people eater
flying purple people eaters
flying rat
flying rats
flying reptile
flying robin
flying saucer
flying saucers
flying school
flying sport
flying sports
flying spot microscope
flying squad
flying squirrel (current term)
flying squirrels
flying start
flying starts
flying the coop
flying the nest
flying toilets
flying visit
flyingfish
flyingfishes
flyings
flyleaf
flyleafs
flyleaves

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