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kan·ga·roo

kangaroo

 
pronunciation:
kaeng g ru
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part of speech: noun
inflections: kangaroo, kangaroos
definition: A kangaroo is a large mammal that can jump very far. It has short front legs, powerful back legs, and a strong tail. It also has long pointed ears. Kangaroos live in the country of Australia. A female kangaroo has a pouch in its belly, where she carries her baby for a few months after it is born.
When my grandparents went to Australia, they sent me lots of pictures of kangaroos.
 
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