Definition of bettong in English:

bettong

noun ˈbɛtɒŋ-ˈtäNG

A short-nosed rat-kangaroo found in Australia.
（澳大利亚）短鼻鼠袋鼠，𪖈
Family Potoroidae: two genera, in particular Bettongia, and several species. See also boodie, woylie
Example sentencesExamples
- He thinks the rat kangaroo moniker has somewhat tarnished bettongs ' image.
- Tragically though, sanctuaries like this are becoming the only place to see creatures such as bilbies, bettongs and bandicoots.
- Though chiefly a root and fungus eater, today's rufous bettong (one of the smallest species of kangaroo) is in fact frequently observed to chew on animal bones.
- It has got wetland, it's got dry forest full of rabbits, bettongs, bandicoots, and there's lots of roadkill and sheep farming.
- At the other end of the scale from the six large types mentioned above are the rat/rabbit-sized bettongs, potoroos and rat-kangaroos.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Dharuk.

Definition of bettong in US English:

bettong

noun-ˈtäNG

A short-nosed rat kangaroo found in Australia.
（澳大利亚）短鼻鼠袋鼠，𪖈
Family Potoroidae: two genera, in particular Bettongia, and several species
Example sentencesExamples
- He thinks the rat kangaroo moniker has somewhat tarnished bettongs ' image.
- At the other end of the scale from the six large types mentioned above are the rat/rabbit-sized bettongs, potoroos and rat-kangaroos.
- Though chiefly a root and fungus eater, today's rufous bettong (one of the smallest species of kangaroo) is in fact frequently observed to chew on animal bones.
- Tragically though, sanctuaries like this are becoming the only place to see creatures such as bilbies, bettongs and bandicoots.
- It has got wetland, it's got dry forest full of rabbits, bettongs, bandicoots, and there's lots of roadkill and sheep farming.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Dharuk.

词汇	bettong
释义	Definition of bettong in English: bettong noun ˈbɛtɒŋ-ˈtäNG A short-nosed rat-kangaroo found in Australia. （澳大利亚）短鼻鼠袋鼠，𪖈 Family Potoroidae: two genera, in particular Bettongia, and several species. See also boodie, woylie Example sentencesExamples He thinks the rat kangaroo moniker has somewhat tarnished bettongs ' image. Tragically though, sanctuaries like this are becoming the only place to see creatures such as bilbies, bettongs and bandicoots. Though chiefly a root and fungus eater, today's rufous bettong (one of the smallest species of kangaroo) is in fact frequently observed to chew on animal bones. It has got wetland, it's got dry forest full of rabbits, bettongs, bandicoots, and there's lots of roadkill and sheep farming. At the other end of the scale from the six large types mentioned above are the rat/rabbit-sized bettongs, potoroos and rat-kangaroos. Origin Early 19th century: from Dharuk. Definition of bettong in US English: bettong noun-ˈtäNG A short-nosed rat kangaroo found in Australia. （澳大利亚）短鼻鼠袋鼠，𪖈 Family Potoroidae: two genera, in particular Bettongia, and several species Example sentencesExamples He thinks the rat kangaroo moniker has somewhat tarnished bettongs ' image. At the other end of the scale from the six large types mentioned above are the rat/rabbit-sized bettongs, potoroos and rat-kangaroos. Though chiefly a root and fungus eater, today's rufous bettong (one of the smallest species of kangaroo) is in fact frequently observed to chew on animal bones. Tragically though, sanctuaries like this are becoming the only place to see creatures such as bilbies, bettongs and bandicoots. It has got wetland, it's got dry forest full of rabbits, bettongs, bandicoots, and there's lots of roadkill and sheep farming. Origin Early 19th century: from Dharuk.
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