Tasmanian devil


noun
  1. a small, predacious marsupial, Sarcophilus harrisii, of Tasmania, having a black coat with white patches: its dwindling population is now confined to isolated areas.

Origin of Tasmanian devil

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First recorded in 1885–90

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Tasmanian devil

noun
  1. a small ferocious carnivorous marsupial, Sarcophilus harrisi, of Tasmania, having black fur with pale markings, strong jaws, and short legs: family Dasyuridae: Also called: ursine dasyure

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