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Definition of marmot

marmot

/ˈmɑːr.mət/
mar · mot
Plural:marmots
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• noun

1

A heavily built, gregarious burrowing rodent of the squirrel family (Sciuridae), typically found in mountainous regions or northern plains of Eurasia and North America.

Example

"While hiking in the Alps, we heard the sharp, whistling warning call of a marmot echoing across the valley."

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• Nearby Words

marmelo
marmolada
marmoset
marmot
marne
marokopa
maroni

Word Origin & Etymology

Early 17th century, from French 'marmotte', originating from Romansch 'marmota', which is likely derived from Latin 'mus montanus' meaning 'mountain mouse'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marmot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marmot
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