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hamustra
Old High German · medieval
"a burrowing rodent"
the burrowing rodent known for storing food in its cheek pouches
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hamster
English · 1600s
"a small burrowing rodent kept as a pet"
adopted directly for the small rodent, later popular as a pet
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