[ˈskwɪrəl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an agile tree-dwelling rodent with a bushy tail, typically feeding on nuts and seeds


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: shortening of Old French esquireul, from a diminutive of Latin sciurus, from Greek skiouros, from skia ‘shade’ + oura ‘tail’. Current verb senses date from the early 20th century

[ˈskwɪrəl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- move in an inquisitive and restless manner
(e.g: they were squirrelling around in the woods in search of something)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: shortening of Old French esquireul, from a diminutive of Latin sciurus, from Greek skiouros, from skia ‘shade’ + oura ‘tail’. Current verb senses date from the early 20th century