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ham·ster

hamster

 
pronunciation:
haem str
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part of speech: noun
definition: a very small mammal with a round body, short tail, and large pouches in its cheeks. Hamsters are rodents that live in burrows and come out at night to find food. They are often kept as pets or used in scientific experiments. Different kinds of wild hamsters live in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
 
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  mammal, pet, rodent