v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Burrowed p. pr. & vb. n. Burrowing. ] 1. To excavate a hole to lodge in, as in the earth; to lodge in a hole excavated in the earth, as conies or rabbits. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To lodge, or take refuge, in any deep or concealed place; to hide. [ 1913 Webster ] Sir, this vermin of court reporters, when they are forced into day upon one point, are sure to burrow in another. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ] Burrowing owl (Zool.), a small owl of the western part of North America (Speotyto cunicularia), which lives in holes, often in company with the prairie dog. [ 1913 Webster ]
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