Definitions:

1. A large herbivorous marsupial native to Australia and its surrounding islands, famous for its powerful hind legs, long tail, and unique mode of locomotion, hopping. NOUN
   • The kangaroo used its powerful legs to hop away from the predator.
2. A member of a family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, mainly found in Australia. NOUN
   • A mob of kangaroos grazed peacefully in the Australian grasslands.
3. A type of marsupial from the family Macropodidae which is native to Australia, distinguished by its strong hind legs, large feet, short forelimbs, and long muscular tails for balance, known for their unique means of locomotion, which is hopping. NOUN
   • Kangaroos are marsupials, meaning they carry their young in a pouch on their abdomen.

Synonyms:

• marsupial
• roo