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Definition of red kangaroo
red kangaroo
Plural:red kangaroos
• noun
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Australian The largest living species of marsupial, native to the arid and semi-arid interior of Australia, characterized by its powerful hind legs, long tail, and the distinctive reddish-brown fur typically found on adult males.
Example
"During our trip to the Australian Outback, we spotted a massive red kangaroo bounding across the dry scrubland."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red kangaroo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red-kangaroo