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hamster

ham·ster [ hámstər ] (plural ham·sters)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small rodent with cheek pouches: a small rodent with a short tail and large cheek pouches for storing food, often kept as a pet. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Family Muridae.

2. mouse device with no cord: a cordless computer mouse that operates through an infrared connection

[Early 17th century. Via German< Old High German hamustro]
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