thylacine

/ˈθaɪləsiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a carnivorous marsupial that was native to Tasmania and is now extinct, having a stiff tail and a distinctive striped pattern.

“The thylacine was a unique animal that once roamed the earth, but unfortunately, it has become extinct.”

Synonyms

  • Tasmanian tiger
  • marsupial wolf

Antonyms

  • living species
  • non-extinct animal