HyperDic: kangaroo_mouse

English > 2 senses of the expression kangaroo mouse:
NOUNanimalkangaroo mouse, dwarf pocket ratsmall silky-haired pouched rodent
animalkangaroo mouseleaping rodent of Australian desert areas
English > kangaroo mouse: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
Meaningsmall silky-haired pouched rodent; similar to but smaller than kangaroo rats.
Synonymdwarf pocket rat
Member ofMicrodipodops, genus Microdipodopskangaroo mice
Broaderpocket ratAny of various rodents with cheek pouches
English > kangaroo mouse: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningLeaping rodent of Australian desert areas.
Member ofNotomys, genus Notomysjerboa rats
Broaderjerboa ratlarge Australian rat with hind legs adapted for leaping

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