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单词 bettong
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bettong

[ buh-tawng, -tong ]
/ bəˈtɔŋ, -ˈtɒŋ /

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.

Origin of bettong

First recorded in 1830–40, bettong is from the Dharuk word ba-daŋ

Words nearby bettong

Betterton, Betti, Bettina, betting shop, Bettinus, bettong, bettor, betty, Betty lamp, betulaceous, betula oil
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British Dictionary definitions for bettong

bettong
/ (bɛˈtɒŋ) /

noun

a species of rat kangaroo of Australia having a short nose

Word Origin for bettong

C19: from a native Australian language
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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