"moonack" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moonacks [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Unami munhake, from a root meaning "to dig". Etymology templates: {{bor|en|unm|munhake}} Unami munhake Head templates: {{en-noun}} moonack (plural moonacks)
  1. (US, Maryland, Virginia, possibly dated) A woodchuck. Tags: US, Virginia, dated, possibly
    Sense id: en-moonack-en-noun-zr~eyBet Categories (other): American English, Maryland English, Virginia English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Squirrels Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 57 43 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 68 32 Disambiguation of Squirrels: 50 50
  2. (US, Maryland, Virginia, possibly dated) A frightful mythical forest creature. Tags: US, Virginia, dated, possibly
    Sense id: en-moonack-en-noun-8OzNmzL5 Categories (other): American English, Maryland English, Virginia English, English entries with incorrect language header, Squirrels Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Disambiguation of Squirrels: 50 50

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