Definition of Spermophile

1. Noun. Any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents of Old and New Worlds; often destroy crops.

Exact synonyms: Gopher, Ground Squirrel
Generic synonyms: Squirrel
Group relationships: Citellus, Genus Citellus, Genus Spermophilus, Spermophilus
Specialized synonyms: Antelope Chipmunk, Antelope Squirrel, Citellus Leucurus, Whitetail Antelope Squirrel, Citellus Lateralis, Mantled Ground Squirrel, Citellus Citellus, Souslik, Suslik, Citellus Richardsoni, Flickertail, Richardson Ground Squirrel, Citellus Variegatus, Rock Squirrel, Arctic Ground Squirrel, Citellus Parryi, Parka Squirrel

Definition of Spermophile

1. n. Any ground squirrel of the genus Spermophilus; a gopher. See Illust. under Gopher.

Definition of Spermophile

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Medical Definition of Spermophile

1. Any ground squirrel of the genus Spermophilus; gopher. Origin: Gr. A seed + loving, fond. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spermophile

spermiogeneses
spermiogenesis
spermiogenesis
spermism
spermist
spermium
spermo-
spermoblast
spermococcus
spermoderm
spermogonium
spermolith
spermologist
spermolysis
spermophile (current term)
spermophile (current term)
spermophiles
Spermophilus
spermophore
spermophyta
spermophyte
spermophytic
spermoplasma
spermosphere
spermospore
spermotoxin
spermous
sperms
spermule
sperm bank

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