"squirreless" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: squirrelesses [plural]
Etymology: From squirrel + -ess. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|squirrel|ess<id:female>}} squirrel + -ess Head templates: {{en-noun}} squirreless (plural squirrelesses)
  1. (rare) A female squirrel. Tags: rare Categories (lifeform): Female animals, Squirrels

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