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Tasmanian devil

American  

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.

Tasmanian devil British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Tasmanian devil

First recorded in 1885–90

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