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Kangaroo

noun

/ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Meaning

a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs

A large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs and a long tail, known for hopping.

The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.

We saw a kangaroo hopping across the road in Australia.

roo, marsupial, wallaby, animal, joey

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roo, marsupial

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marsupial, wallaby, animal, joey

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red kangaroo, baby kangaroo, kangaroo pouch, kangaroo hop, kangaroo jump, kangaroo court

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red kangaroo, baby kangaroo, kangaroo pouch, kangaroo hop

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kangaroo jump, kangaroo pouch, kangaroo court

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