bandicoot
/ˈbændɪˌkut/
noun
- A small to medium-sized marsupial native to Australia and nearby islands, with a long pointed snout and strong claws for digging.
- The bandicoot dug a hole in the garden looking for insects and roots.
- We saw a bandicoot scurrying across the path at dusk.
- Bandicoots are nocturnal animals that sleep during the day in nests.
- A large rat or rodent found in parts of Asia, also called a bandicoot rat.
- A bandicoot can grow as large as a small cat.
- Farmers in India often trap bandicoots that damage their crops.
- The bandicoot is known for its strong teeth and burrowing habits.