1. A small rodent of the family Cricetidae, including hamsters, voles, lemmings, and New World mice.
Usage: technical/zoological

1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the family Cricetidae.
Usage: technical/zoological

Examples

• The hamster is a common cricetid kept as a pet.
• Voles are cricetid rodents found throughout North America.
• Cricetid species are adapted to a wide range of habitats.
• Lemmings are cricetid rodents known for their population cycles.
• The laboratory used cricetid mice for genetic research.