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- [das-ee-yoo r]
- /ˈdæs iˌyʊər/
- /dˈasjuːrə/
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- [das-ee-yoo r]
- /ˈdæs iˌyʊər/
Definitions of dasyure word
- noun dasyure any small carnivorous marsupial, such as Dasyurus quoll (eastern dasyure), of the subfamily Dasyurinae, of Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands 3
- noun dasyure any of a family (Dasyuridae) of small, mostly Australian marsupials that feed on flesh or insects 3
- noun dasyure any of several nocturnal, carnivorous marsupials of the genus Dasyurus and related genera, of Australia, Tasmania, and nearby islands, typically having a reddish or olive-brown coat marked with white spots. 1
- noun dasyure Also called ursine dasyure. any of several related animals, as the Tasmanian devil. 1
- noun dasyure Any of various Australasian carnivorous marsupials, of the family Dasyuridae, which include the marsupial equivalent to cats. 1
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Origin of dasyure
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < New Latin Dasyurus name of the genus < Greek dasy- dasy- + -ouros -tailed, adj. derivative of ourá tail
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Parts of speech for Dasyure
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dasyure popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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