native cat
any of several catlike dasyures of the genus Dasyurus, of Australia and Tasmania: most populations are now rare.
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How to use native cat in a sentence
But at the first mention of the native cat nearly every bird, and all the small game, prepared to get away.
Dot and the Kangaroo | Ethel C. PedleyI'm but a funny wild, little, spotted native cat, With claws and tail like a squirrel and a nose like a rat.
Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 | Edward William ColeThey also saw strange birds, as well as the wild or native cat, which has been such a pest ever since in most parts of Australia.
The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson | Ida LeeWe saw that the Australian moon-myth of Mityan was of a native cat.
Moon Lore | Timothy Harley
British Dictionary definitions for native cat
Australian any of various Australian catlike carnivorous marsupials of the genus Dasyurus
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