jird

[jeerd]

noun

1. any of several species of small, burrowing rodents of the genus Meriones, subfamily Gerbillinae, inhabiting dry regions of Asia and northern Africa.

2. gerbil.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jird¹

Said to be < Berber

Example Sentences

I like the jeboa, a bit jird and a bit miniature kangaroo.

From The Guardian