Where does “canguru” come from?
canguru (Portuguese) comes from English kangooroo, from Guugu Yimidhirr gangurru — large grey or black kangaroo.
canguru (Portuguese): kangaroo
Ancestry of “canguru”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | kangooroo | Obsolete form of kangaroo |
| 2 | Guugu Yimidhirr | gangurru | large grey or black kangaroo |
Words derived from “canguru”