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Definition of gundi

gundi

/ˈɡʊn.di/
gun · di
Plural:gundis
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• noun

1

A small, stocky, herbivorous rodent of the family Ctenodactylidae, native to the rocky desert regions of North Africa, characterized by soft fur, short ears, and the lack of a prominent tail.

Example

"During the expedition in the Sahara, the zoologists observed a group of gundis basking on the sun-warmed rocks near their crevices."

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gumdrop
gun
gunboat
gundi
gunlom
gunmetal
gunnel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Maghrebi Arabic 'gundī' or 'jundī', a local term for the animal in North Africa.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gundi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gundi
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