noun
- A small rodent with long hind legs, a long tail, and soft fur, native to Africa and Asia; commonly kept as a pet.
Usage: Also spelled 'gerbil' (more common in American English).; Plural: gerbilles or gerbils.
Examples
- She bought a gerbille as a pet for her son.
- The gerbille scurried across the cage floor.
- Gerbilles are known for their ability to jump very high.
- My gerbille needs fresh water and food every day.
- The pet store had three gerbilles available for adoption.