barunduki
noun
Meaning
A small, ground-dwelling rodent of the genus Eutamias, characterized by distinctive dark stripes running along its back.
Examples
- The barunduki darted quickly between the fallen logs in the dense Siberian forest.
- Unlike tree squirrels, the barunduki spends most of its time foraging for seeds and nuts on the forest floor.
Synonyms: chipmunk, ground squirrel, rodent, Eutamias