gopher

Meanings

• noun

  A burrowing animal of the rodent family, native to North America, having a long, thick body, short legs, and a bushy tail.

  - "The gopher dug a burrow in the garden."
  - "Gophers are common in the western United States."

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Synonyms

dogsbody

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gopher
roamer , tomber , prowler , plower

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Variants

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gofer , gopher , gopher tortoise , gophers , pocket gopher , go-fer , gofers , gopher ball , gopher balls , gopher snake , gopher snakes , pocket gophers , bull snake , bull snakes , indigo snake , indigo snakes

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Etymology

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From Old English gafel, probably from a Germanic base meaning 'earth digger'.

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Trivia

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1. Gophers are the state mammal of California.

2. Gophers are omnivores and eat a variety of plants and animals.

3. Gophers can cause significant damage to crops and gardens by burrowing.

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Related Concepts

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1. burrowing animal: Gophers belong to the burrowing animal family, which includes other rodents like moles and prairie dogs.

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Culture

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Gophers have been a nuisance for farmers and gardeners due to their burrowing activities that damage crops. They have also been hunted for their meat and fur. In popular culture, gophers have appeared in various cartoons and movies, such as 'Caddyshack' and 'Chip 'n Dale'.

How to Memorize "gopher"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, furry animal with short legs and a bushy tail digging in the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gopher' with the image of a burrowing animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gophers Go For Ground' to remember the definition of gopher.

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