What does DEGUS mean?

degus

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A small, burrowing rodent native to Chile, typically kept as a pet.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdeɪɡjuːz/
• UK: /ˈdeɪɡjuːz/

Origin and Usage:

"Degus" is a plural form of "degu," which is derived from the Mapudungun word "dehue" meaning "mouse." Degus are native to Chile and are commonly kept as pets in many parts of the world.

Synonyms:

• None

Related Words:

• Guise
• Gudes
• Gudes

Example Sentences:

1. She loves her degus and spends hours each day playing with them.
2. He bought two degus as pets and quickly fell in love with their playful personalities.