Hoary Marmot (Noun)
Meaning
Large North American mountain marmot.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A hoary marmot stood on a rock, surveying its territory in the mountainous landscape.
- Hoary marmots can often be seen scampering around mountain meadows and rocky outcroppings in search of food.
- While hiking in the Rockies, we came across a colony of hoary marmots that seemed completely unafraid of our presence.
- Hoary marmots are well adapted to the harsh mountain environment, with thick fur coats and layers of fat to keep them warm.
- As we ascended higher up the mountain, we began to notice the distinctive whistling calls of hoary marmots.