Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct prehistoric mammal, a large, carnivorous marsupial.

“The discovery of the tarletan in Australia revealed a previously unknown carnivorous marsupial species.”

2. proper noun

A fictional or made-up word, often used to describe a nonsensical or obscure term.

“The writer used the term ‘tarletan’ to describe the strange and exotic creature in her novel.”