HAMSTER


Meaning of HAMSTER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ham(p)-st ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: German, from Old High German hamustro, of Slavic origin; akin to Old Russian chom ě stor ŭ hamster, of Iranian origin; akin to Avestan hama ē star- oppressor

Date: 1607

: any of a subfamily (Cricetinae) of small Old World rodents having very large cheek pouches

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