HAMSTER


Meaning of HAMSTER in English

n. any of various rodents of the subfamily Cricetinae, esp. Cricetus cricetus, having a short tail and large cheek pouches for storing food, kept as a pet or laboratory animal.

[ G f. OHG hamustro corn-weevil ]

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