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marmota monax

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun marmota monax has 1 sense
  1. groundhog, woodchuck, Marmota monax - reddish brown North American marmot
    --1 is a kind of marmot

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Marmota Monax

Description

Marmota Monax, commonly known as the groundhog, is a rodent species native to North America. It belongs to the family Sciuridae and is the largest member of the squirrel family. Groundhogs are known for their burrowing habits and their ability to predict weather patterns. They are typically found in open areas such as fields, meadows, and woodlands.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Animal Species

Marmota Monax (groundhog) is a mammal species known for its stout body, short legs, and bushy tail. It is widely recognized for its pop culture role in predicting the arrival of spring on Groundhog Day.

Sample Sentence

Every year on February 2nd, people eagerly await the emergence of Marmota Monax from its burrow to forecast the extent of winter's grip.

Sense 2: Burrowing Habits

In a local context, "marmota monax" can refer to the act of digging extensive burrows and tunnels for shelter and hibernation.

Sample Sentence

The groundhog tirelessly engaged in marmota monax, creating an intricate network of tunnels beneath the meadow.

Sense 3: Weather Prediction

Marmota Monax is also used metaphorically to describe predicting or forecasting situations.

Sample Sentence

As an experienced investor, he had a knack for marmota monax, accurately predicting market trends.

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