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gopher

 

[ หˆษกoสŠfษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal type

A gopher is a burrowing rodent of the family Geomyidae, native to North and Central America. They are characterized by their small size, stocky bodies, and large cheek pouches which they use to store food. Gophers primarily live underground, where they create extensive tunnel systems. They are known to feed on roots, bulbs, and other plant materials, which can sometimes lead to them being considered pests in gardens and agricultural areas.

Synonyms

burrowing rodent, geomyid

Examples of usage

  • The gopher dug a large tunnel in the garden.
  • We spotted a gopher while hiking in the park.
  • Gophers often cause damage to crops by eating the roots.

Translations

Translations of the word "gopher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gopher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคซเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gopher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gopher

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gopher

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใƒ•ใ‚กใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gopher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gopher

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gopher

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูˆูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gopher

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gopher

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ้ผ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gopher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gopher

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gopher

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gopher

Etymology

The word 'gopher' has its origins in the early 19th century, derived from the American English term, which is believed to be a variant of 'gofer'. The etymology is uncertain, but some sources suggest it may be connected to the French word 'gaufre', meaning 'waffle', referring to the creature's burrowing pattern resembling the appearance of a waffle. The gopher's distinct features, including its cheek pouches and preference for a subterranean lifestyle, contributed to its early description by naturalists. The usage of 'gopher' broadened over time, and it is now often associated with various types of burrowing rodents, although the term technically refers specifically to the species within the Geomyidae family.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,588, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.