thylacine

Meanings

• noun

  A extinct marsupial also known as the Tasmanian tiger, which was native to Australia and New Guinea.

  - "The thylacine was the largest carnivorous marsupial."
  - "Thylacines were hunted to extinction in the early 20th century."

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Synonyms

Tasmanian tiger , Tasmanian wolf

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Variants

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thylacine , thylacines , Tasmanian tiger , Tasmanian wolf

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Etymology

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From the Greek words thylakos (wolf) and sacos (sack), due to its pouch and wolf-like appearance.

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Trivia

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1. The thylacine was the only marsupial to have a true pouch.

2. It was the largest carnivorous marsupial.

3. The thylacine's stripes were used as a symbol for the Tasmanian government.

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Related Concepts

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1. marsupial: A mammal that carries its young in a pouch.

2. extinct species: A species that no longer exists.

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Culture

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The thylacine holds significant cultural importance in Australia, particularly in Tasmania, where it was once abundant. It has been the subject of numerous myths, legends, and folktales. In literature, the thylacine has appeared in works by authors such as Rudyard Kipling and Henry Lawson.

How to Memorize "thylacine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, wolf-like marsupial with a pouch. Visualize its stripes and the way it might have moved in the wild.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the thylacine with Tasmania and Australia. Remember its significance as a cultural icon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Thylacine: Thinking of Large Animals Can Instantly Entertain' to remember the name.

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