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Examples of gerbil in a Sentence
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Word History
French gerbille, from New Latin Gerbillus, diminutive of gerboa, jerboa jerboa
1827, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing gerbil
Dictionary Entries Near gerbil
Cite this Entry
“Gerbil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gerbil. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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nounMore from Merriam-Webster on gerbil
Nglish: Translation of gerbil for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about gerbil
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