BANDICOOT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

any of various agile ratlike terrestrial marsupials of Australia and adjacent islands; insectivorous and herbivorous

Categories: Marsupial, Pouched mammal

📖 Fun Facts About Bandicoot

  • Bandicoot Many species are endangered or extinct!

Synonyms

Bandicoot

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "bandicoot" was borrowed from Telugu పందికొక్కు.

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Shakespeare alone introduced over 1,700 new words to English—many we still use today!