Sciuromorpha \Sci`u*ro*mor"pha\, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. sciurus squirrel + Gr. morfh` form.]

(Zo["o]l.) A tribe of rodents containing the squirrels and allied animals, such as the gophers, woodchucks, beavers, and others.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)