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Definition of kangaroo dog

: an Australian breed of rough-haired dogs that resemble greyhounds and that are used for hunting kangaroos

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“Kangaroo dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kangaroo%20dog. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

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