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HAMSTER

\hˈamstə], \hˈamstə], \h_ˈa_m_s_t_ə]\

Definitions of HAMSTER

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A common name used to describe a subfamily of the Muridae. Four of the more common genera are Cricetus, CRICETULUS; MESOCRICETUS; and PHODOPUS.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A species of rat, having two cheek-pouches for holding grain.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A species of rat having a pouch on each side of its jaw.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [German] A species of rat remarkable for having a bag on each side of the jaw under the skin, in which it carries grain, peas, and acorns to its winter hole.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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