| 单词 | bettong |
| 释义 | bettong in British English (bɛˈtɒŋ) noun a species of rat kangaroo of Australia having a short nose Word origin C19: from a native Australian languagebettong in American English (bəˈtɔŋ, -ˈtɑŋ) noun any of several marsupials of the genus Bettongia, of Australia and nearby regions, comprising the short-nosed rat-kangaroos, characterized by short, rounded ears, long hind feet, and a naked muzzle tip: all four species are endangered Word origin [1830–40; ‹ Dharuk ba-daŋ]This word is first recorded in the period 1830–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: ante, orientation, paraffin, showcase, stroboscopeWord lists with marsupial |
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