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| jer·bo·a [ jər bṓ ə ] (plural jer·bo·as) |
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1. small rodent of Asia and Africa: a small nocturnal rodent that has large ears, a long tufted tail, and long hind legs adapted for leaping. Native to: dry regions of Asia and Africa. Family Dipodidae.
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2. small marsupial of central Australia: a small marsupial with long hind legs and a long bushy tail. Native to: central desert areas of Australia. Genus Antechinomys.
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| [Mid-17th century. Via modern Latin< Arabic yarbū'(a), jarbū] |
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