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Definition of jerboa

jerboa

/dʒɜːrˈboʊ.ə/
jer · bo · a
Plural:jerboas
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jerboa Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, nocturnal jumping rodent native to the hot deserts of North Africa and Asia, characterized by very long hind legs used for leaping, relatively short forelimbs, and a long tufted tail.

Example

"The jerboa is remarkably adapted to its harsh desert environment, capable of leaping several feet into the air to evade predators."

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jellyfish
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Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 17th century: via modern Latin from Arabic yarbūʿ.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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