suisse

suisse

Meaning

Synonyms

écureuil rayé

tamia rayé

suisse rayé

beadle

écureux suisse

petit suisse

tamia mineur

de Suisse

suisse barré

Frequency

C1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/sɥis/
Etymology

From Suisse. The meaning "guard" is a metonymic reference to the practice of hiring Swiss mercenaries to serve as guards at European courts. The meaning "chipmunk" derives from the rodent's stripes, reminiscent of the striped uniform of the Swiss Guard.

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