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bandicoot

/bændɪˈkuːt/ noun · British & US
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What does bandicoot mean?

noun

A small to medium-sized, burrowing marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea, characterized by a long, pointed snout and powerful hind legs.

Example

"The bandicoot was a common sight in the Australian outback, its distinctive calls echoing through the night."

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