GERBIL

Gerbil

A gerbil is a small mammal of the order Rodentia. Once known simply as "desert rats", the gerbil subfamily includes about 110 species of African, Indian, and Asian rodents, including sand rats and jirds, all of which are adapted to arid habitats. Most are primarily diurnal, and almost all are omnivorous.

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gerbil

Noun

  1. One of several species of small, jumping, murine rodents, of the genus . In their leaping powers they resemble the jerboa. They inhabit Africa, India, and Southern Europe.

Verb

  1. To rotate inside a monowheel or similar apparatus due to sudden acceleration or braking.
  2. To insert a small animal into the rectum of a person.


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