jird
/dʒɜːrd/
noun
- A small, long-tailed rodent found in dry regions of Africa and Asia, similar to a gerbil.
- Scientists study the jird to learn how animals survive in arid climates.
- In the pet store, the jirds were sleeping in a pile of soft bedding.
- The jird scurried across the desert sand and disappeared into its burrow.
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