kangaroo

Meanings

• noun

  A large marsupial that is native to Australia and has a pouch in which its young develop.

  - "The kangaroo is a large marsupial that is native to Australia."
  - "Kangaroos have a pouch in which their young develop."

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Pronunciation

1. /kaŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4573492"

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Synonyms

macropod , roo , bunny hug , hoodie , kangaroo jacket

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kangaroo
kangaroo , new , me , you , glue , Qui , cue , blue , few , true , hue , through , do , two

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Variants

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kangaroo , kangaroos , kangaroo court , kangaroo courts , kangaroo rat , kangaroo rats , red kangaroo , red kangaroos

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Etymology

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Derived from the Aboriginal word 'gangurru' or 'kanguru', meaning 'I move' or 'that which moves about'

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Trivia

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1. The kangaroo is the largest living marsupial.

2. Kangaroos have a very powerful tail that they use for balance.

3. Kangaroos can't walk backwards.

4. Kangaroos are herbivores and eat mostly grasses and leaves.

5. Kangaroos are social animals and live in groups called mobs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marsupial: A type of mammal that carries its young in a pouch.

2. Australia: A country located in the Southern Hemisphere, known for its unique wildlife, including the kangaroo.

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Culture

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The kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia and is featured on the Australian coat of arms. In Aboriginal culture, the kangaroo is considered a sacred animal and is a common subject in Aboriginal art.

How to Memorize "kangaroo"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, hopping animal with a pouch. Imagine the kangaroo's powerful legs and its tail acting as a balance while it hops.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the kangaroo with Australia and its unique wildlife. Remember that it is a large marsupial with a pouch.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Kangaroos have big pouches, they hop around in groups, Under the hot Australian sun.'

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