Groundhog

Pronunciation: /ˈɡraʊndˌhɑːɡ/

Groundhog (noun)

  1. A large burrowing rodent that lives in North America and makes tunnels in the ground.
  2. A name used in a yearly tradition where people predict the length of winter from the animal’s behaviour.

Examples

  • The groundhog burrows under the ground to find safety.
  • A groundhog digs tunnels near fields and gardens.