kangaroo
nounmasculine/kɐ̃ɡuˈɾu/medium
can·gu·ru
Definition
A large herbivorous marsupial of the family Macropodidae, native to Australia and New Guinea, with powerful hind legs and a long tail, known for carrying its young in a pouch.
Kangaroos are often seen hopping across the Australian outback.
The baby kangaroo, called a joey, stays in its mother's pouch for months.
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Common collocations
red kangaroogrey kangarookangaroo pouch
Etymology
Do inglês 'kangaroo', por sua vez de origem aborígene australiana (guugu yimidhirr 'gangurru').