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bandicoot

Pronunciation: /ˈbandɪkuːt/

Definition of bandicoot

noun

  • a mainly insectivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea.
    • Family Peramelidae: several genera and species.
  • Indian a bandicoot rat.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Telugu pandikokku, literally 'pig-rat'

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Definition of bandicoot in the US English dictionary