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kangourou

kangaroo

noun kahn-goo-ROO Rare

Usage Note

Kangourou entered French via English from an Aboriginal Australian language (Guugu Yimithirr). The phrase poche kangourou ('kangaroo pocket') describes the front pouch of a hoodie, and méthode kangourou is a recognised neonatal care technique for premature babies. The plural is regular: des kangourous.

Examples

"Le kangourou saute très loin."

Natural Translation

The kangaroo jumps very far.

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