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Tasmanian devil

noun

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

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Origin of Tasmanian devil

First recorded in 1885–90

Words nearby Tasmanian devil

taskwork, Tasm., Tasman, Tasmania, Tasmanian, Tasmanian devil, Tasmanian wolf, Tasman Sea, tass, tassel, tassel flower
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British Dictionary definitions for Tasmanian devil

Tasmanian devil

noun

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