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gerbil

/ˈɡɜː.bɪl/

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noun

B1formalcommon/ˈɡɜː.bɪl/

A small burrowing rodent native to dry regions of the Old World, characterized by its long, soft, pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping.

  • 🇷🇺Небольшой роющий грызун, обитающий в засушливых регионах Старого Света, отличающийся длинной, мягкой, бледной шерстью и задними лапами, приспособленными для прыжков.
  1. Small desert rodent A2 formal

    A small, burrowing rodent native to dry regions, known for its long soft fur and strong hind legs used for jumping.

    • The gerbil dug a tunnel in its cage.
    • Children often keep gerbils as low-maintenance pets.
    • Gerbils can leap surprisingly far for their size.

    🇷🇺Песчанка

    Synonyms: gerbille

  • gerbils plural form
  • gerbils' possessive plural form
  • gerbil's possessive singular form