Definitions for gerbils

gerbils ger·bil

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

Gerbils is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 189 anagrams from letters in gerbils (begilrs).

Definitions for gerbils

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 gerbils

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

Word Value for gerbils
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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