Definitions for: Gerbil

[n] small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping

Webster (1913) Definition: Ger"bil, Gerbille Ger`bille", n. [F. gerbille. Cf.
Jerboa.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of several species of small, jumping, murine rodents, of
the genus Gerbillus. In their leaping powers they resemble
the jerboa. They inhabit Africa, India, and Southern Europe.

Synonyms: gerbille

See Also: Gerbillinae, gnawer, gnawing animal, jird, Meriones longifrons, Meriones unguiculatus, rodent, sand rat, subfamily Gerbillinae, tamarisk gerbil

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