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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.

Example Sentences

The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.

We saw a kangaroo hopping across the road in Australia.

Synonyms

roo, marsupial, wallaby, animal, joey
Entry 1
roo, marsupial
Entry 2
marsupial, wallaby, animal, joey

Antonyms

none

Collocations

red kangaroo, baby kangaroo, kangaroo pouch, kangaroo hop, kangaroo jump, kangaroo court
Entry 1
red kangaroo, baby kangaroo, kangaroo pouch, kangaroo hop
Entry 2
kangaroo jump, kangaroo pouch, kangaroo court

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