Definition

A type of marsupial that belongs to the family Macropodidae, which includes animals like kangaroos and wallabies.

Example

The macropod hopped gracefully across the field.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a macropod in the wild?

No, but I’d love to! They look fascinating.

I saw one at the zoo once; it was a wallaby, part of the macropod family.

That sounds so cool! I need to visit the zoo more often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Macropod is formed from "macro-" (from Greek "makros", meaning long or large) and "pous" (from Greek "pous, podos", meaning foot). The word macropod refers to animals, particularly kangaroos and wallabies, that have long feet or limbs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'macro-' meaning large or long, and 'pous' meaning foot — this helps you remember that a macropod is an animal with long feet.

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