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Definition of eastern gray kangaroo
eastern gray kangaroo
(UK: eastern grey kangaroo)
Plural:eastern gray kangaroos
• noun
1
Australian A large marsupial species (Macropus giganteus) native to eastern and southern Australia, characterized by its soft gray-brown fur, muscular tail, and powerful hind legs adapted for leaping.
Example
"During our hike through the coastal heathlands of New South Wales, we observed a large mob of eastern gray kangaroos grazing quietly in the late afternoon."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eastern gray kangaroo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eastern%20gray%20kangaroo