Hamstery

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A place where hamsters are bred.

    "oakmont's citrine hamstery Specializing in Dwarf hamsters of lilac fawn, and blue fawn coloration. Litters soon available, so reserve today!"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of hamsters.

    "She was lying on Mr Lynwood's rug, inhaling the hamstery smell of his boot, and she wondered whether she could ever scrub herself clean."

Example

More examples

"oakmont's citrine hamstery Specializing in Dwarf hamsters of lilac fawn, and blue fawn coloration. Litters soon available, so reserve today!"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From hamster + -ery.

Etymology 2

From hamster + -y.

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