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