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tamias

 

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Noun tamias has 1 sense
  1. Tamias, genus Tamias - chipmunks of eastern North America
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Sciuridae, family Sciuridae
    --1 has members:
     eastern chipmunk, hackee, striped squirrel, ground squirrel, Tamias striatus

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Tamias

Description:

Tamias is a genus of small North American rodents, commonly known as chipmunks. They are characterized by their striped fur and bushy tails. Tamias includes several species, such as the eastern chipmunk and the least chipmunk.

Examples:

Noun:

Sense 1: The tamias scurried across the forest floor, searching for nuts to store for the winter.

Sense 2: In some regions, tamias are considered pests as they dig up flower bulbs and steal bird eggs.

Adjective:

Sense 1: The tamias behavior was fascinating to observe as they gathered food and communicated with each other using chirping sounds.

Sense 2: We watched the tamias family playfully chase each other around the fallen tree.

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