chipmunk
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/ˈtʃɪpˌmʌŋk/
small burrowing rodent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chipmunk' originates from the Ojibwe language, specifically the word 'ajidamoo,' where 'ajidamoo' meant 'one who descends trees headlong.'
Historical Evolution
'ajidamoo' transformed into the English word 'chipmunk' through adaptation and phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who descends trees headlong,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small, burrowing rodent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, burrowing rodent with cheek pouches, native to North America.
The chipmunk stored nuts in its cheeks.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/10 09:10