marmot
pronunciation
How to pronounce marmot in British English:
UK [ˈmɑ:mət]
How to pronounce marmot in American English:
US [ˈmɑrmət]
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- Noun:
- stocky coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail found throughout the northern hemisphere; hibernates in winter
Word Origin
- marmot
- marmot: see mouse
- marmot (n.)
- Alpine rodent, c. 1600, from French marmotte, from Romansch (Swiss) murmont (assimilated to Old French marmote "monkey"), from Latin murem montis "mountain mouse."
Example
- 1. Marshal marmot has surrendered tothe austrians . It was his last hope .
- 2. The social scientist sir michael marmot showed in his 2004 book status syndrome that the lack of autonomy and " social participation " enjoyed by middle and junior managers could do long-term harm to their health .