🦘kangaroo

noun
/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/

Meaning

A large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs and a long tail, known for hopping.
a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs

Example Sentences

We saw a kangaroo hopping across the road in Australia.

The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

none

Collocations

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

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