Kangaroo

Pronunciation: /ˌkæŋɡərˈuː/

Kangaroo (noun)

  1. A large animal from Australia that hops on strong back legs and has a long tail.
  2. Meat from a kangaroo, sometimes eaten as food.

Examples

  • The kangaroo hopped across the field.
  • Kangaroos are known for their powerful legs.

Common collocations: kangaroo pouch, kangaroo hop, kangaroo habitat, grilled kangaroo, kangaroo steak