chickaree

[ chik-uh-ree ]

/ ˈtʃɪk əˌri /

Origin of chickaree

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805; imitative

In a grove of pines, a chickaree came out of the warm nest where he had spent the night.

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Though he could neither see nor hear anything, the chickaree knew that something was present, if only because the deer were not.

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Three inches from his nest, the chickaree paused on an outjutting stub.

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The chickaree held perfectly still, bright eyes glowing and small ears straining.

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The pines were part of a marten's beat, and the marten had chased the chickaree several times.

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chickaree

/ (ˈtʃɪkəˌriː) /

another name for American red squirrel See squirrel (def. 1)