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hamster

[ ham-ster ]

noun

  1. any of several short-tailed, stout-bodied, burrowing rodents, as Cricetus cricetus, of Europe and Asia, having large cheek pouches.

hamster

/ ˈhæmstə /

noun

  1. any Eurasian burrowing rodent of the tribe Cricetini, such as Mesocricetus auratus ( golden hamster ), having a stocky body, short tail, and cheek pouches: family Cricetidae. They are popular pets

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hamster1

1600–10; < German; compare Old High German hamastro, Old Saxon hamstra weevil

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hamster1

C17: from German, from Old High German hamustro, of Slavic origin

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