Hamster
Pronunciation : Ham"ster
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [G. hamster.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: A small European rodent (Cricetus frumentarius). It is remarkable for having a pouch on each side of the jaw, under the skin, and for its migrations.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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