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Gopher.

An Internet protocol for document search and retrieval.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name
  1. An Internet protocol for document search and retrieval.

    Internet · historical
Where this word comes from

From the gopher, mascot of the University of Minnesota, where the Gopher protocol was developed.

noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of gopher.

    alt-of
Where this word comes from

From the gopher, mascot of the University of Minnesota, where the Gopher protocol was developed.

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