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ham·ster
 hamster
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A hamster is a very small animal. It is in the same family of animals as a mouse, but it is usually a little bigger and more round. A hamster has fur, a short tail, and large cheeks. People often keep hamsters as pets. Wild hamsters live in holes in the ground and come out at night to find food.
My parents won't let me have a dog or a cat, but I can have a hamster.
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