kangaroo
noun/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/
Frequency rank: #7,662 most common English word
Meaning
A large marsupial native to Australia that moves by hopping on its powerful hind legs.
Example sentence
During our trip to Australia, we watched kangaroo leap across the open field at sunset.
Synonyms & related words
- marsupial
- wallaby
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