thylacoleo

/θɪləkɪˈliːoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

an extinct genus of large carnivorous marsupials that lived in Australia during the Pleistocene epoch

“The discovery of a thylacoleo fossil in the outback confirmed the presence of these fascinating creatures in the region.”

Synonyms

  • carnivore
  • extinct animal
  • marsupial

Antonyms

  • living species
  • mammal