prairie dog
معنی کامل و مثالها
● (جانور شناسی) سگ هامون (جنس Cynomys از تیرهی Sciuridae که جوندگان بومی امریکای شمالی هستند و مانند سگ صدا میکنند)
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the English words 'prairie', referring to a type of North American grassland, and 'dog', due to the barking calls they make.
مثال
- Prairie dogs live in large colonies or 'towns'.
- The black-tailed prairie dog is one of the most common species.
- Prairie dogs are a keystone species, playing a crucial role in their ecosystem.
ترکیبهای رایج
Prairie dog colony Prairie dog town Black-tailed prairie dog
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- any of several rodents of North American prairies living in large complex burrows having a barking cry