Gerbilles

/dʒɜrˈbɪlz/ noun

Definition

The French plural form of gerbille; multiple small rodents with long hind legs and tails.

Etymology

French plural of 'gerbille,' formed by adding the French plural ending '-s.' Used in French-language contexts when discussing multiple gerbils.

Kelly Says

It's fun how 'gerbilles' and 'gerbils' sound almost the same but come from slightly different language traditions—French kept it closer to the Arabic original!

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