abila

noun

Meaning

A small, nocturnal mammal belonging to the family Sciuridae, characterized by its arboreal habits and silver-tipped fur.

Examples

  • The abila spends most of its life high in the canopy, descending only to forage for fruit at night.
  • Local researchers have struggled to track the elusive abila due to its nocturnal nature and camouflage.

Synonyms: rodent, creature, mammal, fauna