Associations to the word «Gerbil»

Wiktionary

GERBIL, noun. One of several species of small, jumping, murine rodents, of the genus Gerbillus. In their leaping powers they resemble the jerboa. They inhabit Africa, India, and Southern Europe.
GERBIL, verb. To rotate inside a monowheel or similar apparatus due to sudden acceleration or braking.
GERBIL, verb. (slang) To insert a small animal into the rectum of a person.

Dictionary definition

GERBIL, noun. Small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping.

Wise words

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John Locke