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hamster

/hæmstər/ noun · British & US
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What does hamster mean?

noun

A small, furry rodent that is often kept as a pet, typically in a cage or enclosure. Hamsters are nocturnal, burrowing animals that are native to various parts of the world.

Example

"The children were delighted by the hamster's antics in its exercise wheel."

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