bettong
English
Etymology
Recorded in English since 1830–40; from the aboriginal language Dharug badang.
Noun
bettong (plural bettongs)
- Any marsupial of the genus Bettongia, closely related to kangaroos.
- Bettongs rather resemble rats, having short noses, short, rounded ears, long hind feet and a naked muzzle tip
Derived terms
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See also
- boodie
- potoroo
- rat-kangaroo(Please check if this is already defined at target. Replace
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