Meaning of hamster in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhæmstər/

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  1. Noun

    hamster

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from German, from Old High German hamustro‘corn weevil’

    Definitions

    1. short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches

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