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Definition of kangaroo

kangaroo

/ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/
kan · ga · roo
Plural:kangaroos
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• noun

1

A large plant-eating marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea, characterized by a long, powerful tail, highly developed hind legs adapted for leaping, and a pouch in the female for carrying its young.

Example

"While driving through the Australian outback, the tourists stopped to watch a red kangaroo bounding effortlessly across the plains."

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• Rhymes for kangaroo

• Nearby Words

kampala
kampar
kandahar
kangaroo
kangaroo paw
kangchenjunga
kangkong

Word Origin & Etymology

From the Guugu Yimidhirr word 'gangurru', referring to a large black or grey species of kangaroo. It was first recorded in English by Captain James Cook in 1770 during his voyage to Australia.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kangaroo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kangaroo
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