Definitions for gerbil

gerbil ger·bil

Spelling: [jur-buh l]
IPA: /ˈdʒɜr bəl/

Gerbil is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 96 anagrams from letters in gerbil (begilr).

Definitions for gerbil

noun

  1. any of numerous small burrowing rodents of the genus Gerbillus and related genera, of Asia, Africa, and southern Russia, having long hind legs used for jumping.
  2. Also called tamarisk gerbil. a jird, Meriones unguiculatus, that is popular as a pet.

Origin of gerbil

1840-50; French gerbille New Latin gerbillus, diminutive of gerbo jerboa

Word Value for gerbil
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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