Definitions for: Woodchuck

[n] reddish brown North American marmot

Webster (1913) Definition: Wood"chuck`, n.
1. (Zo["o]l.) A common large North American marmot ({Arctomys
monax}). It is usually reddish brown, more or less
grizzled with gray. It makes extensive burrows, and is
often injurious to growing crops. Called also {ground
hog}.

2. (Zo["o]l.) The yaffle, or green woodpecker. [Prov. Eng.]

Synonyms: groundhog, Marmota monax

See Also: marmot