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wallaroo

UK
/ˌwɒləˈruː/
US
/ˌwɑːləˈruː/

Translations

wallaroonoun
wallaroos
pl
UK
/ˌwɒləˈruː/
US
/ˌwɑːləˈruː/
The wallaroo is a medium-sized marsupial found in Australia.
Валлару — это средних размеров сумчатое животное, обитающее в Австралии.
wallarooadjective
UK
/ˌwɒl.əˈruː/
US
/ˌwɑːl.əˈruː/
Used attributively to describe things related to wallaroos (e.g., "wallaroo habitat").

Definitions

wallaroonoun
A large kangaroo-like marsupial native to Australia, belonging to the genus Macropus, typically found in rocky areas.
The wallaroo is well adapted to the rocky terrain of the Australian outback.
Any of three species of macropods (Macropus robustus, M. antilopinus, or M. bernardus) that are intermediate in size between kangaroos and wallabies and typically inhabit rocky or rugged terrain in Australia.
Unlike the larger kangaroo, a wallaroo can easily bound across steep, rocky slopes.
wallarooadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a wallaroo.
The researchers studied wallaroo behaviour during the dry season.
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