Gopher

/ˈɡoʊfər/ noun

A small burrowing rodent with cheek pouches, found in North America, known for digging extensive tunnel systems underground.

From French 'gaufre' meaning honeycomb, referring to the patterned tunnels the animal digs. The name reflects how the animal's burrows resemble a honeycomb structure.

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