spermophile/ˈspɜː(ɹ)məfaɪl/EtymologyFrom Spermophilus from σπέρμα (spérma, “seed”) + φιλέω (philéō, “love”), hence, "seed-lover". This genus formerly included most of the terrestrial squirrels, but all of the North American species have been split off into separate genera.spermophile means A terrestrial burrowing rodent; ground squirrel. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.spermophile is pronounced /ˈspɜː(ɹ)məfaɪl/.nounA terrestrial burrowing rodent; ground squirrel.“Your cousin, Seek Seek the Spermophile, sometimes called Gopher Squirrel, who lives on the open plains of the West where there are no rocks or stones. He likes best the flat, open country. He is called Spermophile because that means seed-eater, and he lives largely on seeds, especially on grain.”