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gopher

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Noun — A small burrowing rodent native to North America, known for digging extensive tunnel systems.

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Etymology

Possibly from Cajun French gaufre ("honeycomb, waffle"), the idea being that a gopher's network of burrows looks like the holes in a honeycomb or waffle.

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What does “gopher” mean?

The word “gopher” means a small burrowing rodent native to North America, known for digging extensive tunnel systems. In plain terms, either the burrowing rodent, or (informally) someone sent to 'go for' things — fetch and carry — for other people.

How do you pronounce “gopher”?

“Gopher” is pronounced GOH-fuh (/ˈɡoʊfɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “gopher” in a sentence?

Here is “gopher” used in a sentence: “The gopher tunneled straight under the vegetable patch.”

What part of speech is “gopher”?

“Gopher” is a noun.

Where does the word “gopher” come from?

The word “gopher” comes from French. Possibly from Cajun French gaufre ("honeycomb, waffle"), the idea being that a gopher's network of burrows looks like the holes in a honeycomb or waffle.

How many meanings does “gopher” have?

“Gopher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small burrowing rodent native to North America, known for digging extensive tunnel systems.

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