noun
- Plural of gerbil; small rodents with long hind legs and a long tail, native to Africa and Asia, often kept as pets.
Usage: Chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'gerbils'.
Examples
- The pet store had several gerbilles available for adoption.
- Gerbilles are popular classroom pets because they are small and easy to care for.
- She kept two gerbilles in a large cage with plenty of bedding.
- Gerbilles are nocturnal animals and are most active at night.
- The children watched the gerbilles running on their exercise wheel.