word
German
Hamster
HAM-ster
ˈhæmstərListen
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Syllable breakdown
Hamster
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Dictionary meaning
A small furry rodent kept as a pet, originally from Germany and Syria.
History and origin
German — 'Hamster' (from Old High German 'hamustra', possibly Slavic in origin).
Examples
- The word 'hamster' comes into English directly from German.
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