noun
merrin
Merrin (noun) means a species of nailtail wallaby found in New South Wales and Queensland, notable for the bridle-like markings on its back. Example: “The merrin is now rare in the wild due to habitat loss.”
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A species of nailtail wallaby found in New South Wales and Queensland, notable for the bridle-like markings on its back.
"The merrin is now rare in the wild due to habitat loss."
How to use merrin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rare type of wallaby native to Australia.
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Word forms
- Plural
- merrins
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Etymology
From an Aboriginal Australian language of southern Australia.
Rhymes for merrin
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What does “merrin” mean?
The word “merrin” means a species of nailtail wallaby found in New South Wales and Queensland, notable for the bridle-like markings on its back. In plain terms, a rare type of wallaby native to Australia.
How do you use “merrin” in a sentence?
Here is “merrin” used in a sentence: “The merrin is now rare in the wild due to habitat loss.”
What part of speech is “merrin”?
“Merrin” is a noun.
What is the meaning of merrin?
"merrin" (noun) means a species of nailtail wallaby found in New South Wales and Queensland, notable for the bridle-like markings on its back.
