DIPROTODON

Etymology

Noun

diprotodon (plural diprotodons)

Any individual of the extinct marsupial genus Diprotodon, similar to a wombat in appearance but the size of a small elephant.

Source: Wiktionary


Di*pro"to*don, n. Etym: [Gr. (Paleon.)

Definition: An extinct Quaternary marsupial from Australia, about as large as the hippopotamus; -- so named because of its two large front teeth. See Illustration in Appendix.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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