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Definition of bettong

bettong

/ˈbɛtɒŋ/
bet · tong
Plural:bettongs
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bettong Lexical Profile

bettong Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian Any of several species of small, nocturnal, leaping marsupials of the genus Bettongia, closely related to kangaroos and native to the varied habitats of Australia.

Example

"Conservationists have established predator-free sanctuaries to protect the endangered burrowing bettong from feral cats and foxes."

• Nearby Words

berrypecker
betel
betta
bettong
betwa
bharathappuzha
bhopal

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the early 19th century from the Dharug language of the Sydney area, originally from the word 'budung' or 'batung'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bettong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bettong
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