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Definition of degu

degu

/ˈdeɪ.ɡuː/
de · gu
Plural:degus
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• noun

1

A small, gregarious, diurnal rodent (Octodon degus) native to the matorral ecoregion of central Chile, characterized by brown fur, large ears, and a tufted tail, and frequently kept as a pet.

Example

"Because they are highly social animals, a single degu can become depressed if kept without companions in its enclosure."

• Rhymes for degu

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from American Spanish 'degu', originating from the Mapudungun word 'dewü', meaning 'mouse' or 'rat'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Degu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/degu
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