northern pocket gopher
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'gopher' is derived from the French word 'gaufre', meaning 'honeycomb'. The term 'northern' is used to specify the geographical location of the rodent.
مثال
- The Northern pocket gopher creates extensive tunnel systems underground.
- Northern pocket gophers feed on roots, tubers, and bulbs.
- The cheek pouches of Northern pocket gophers can hold large amounts of food.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- greyish to brown gopher of western and central United States