Moonack

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A woodchuck. US, Virginia, dated, possibly
  2. 2
    A frightful mythical forest creature. US, Virginia, dated, possibly

    "With close-shut eyes she listened to the steps of the devils and moonacks as they gradually went away from the house."

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woodchuck

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"With close-shut eyes she listened to the steps of the devils and moonacks as they gradually went away from the house."

Etymology

Borrowed from Unami munhake, from a root meaning "to dig".

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