Meaning of gerbil in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒərbəl/

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  1. Noun

    gerbil

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from French gerbille, from modern Latin gerbillus, diminutive of gerboa (see jerboa)

    Definitions

    1. small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping

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