Meaning of the word groundhog in English

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groundhog

US /ˈɡraʊnd.hɑːɡ/
UK /ˈɡraʊnd.hɑːɡ/
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Noun

1.

a North American marmot (Marmota monax) that typically hibernates in the winter and is associated with predicting the arrival of spring.

Example:
According to tradition, if the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2nd, there will be six more weeks of winter.
The children were excited to see the groundhog emerge from its burrow.
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