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jo·ey  (j)
n. pl. jo·eys Australian
A young animal, especially a baby kangaroo.
[Origin unknown.]
joey [ˈdʒəʊɪ]
n Austral informal
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a young kangaroo or possum
2. a young animal or child
[from a native Australian language]
Translations
joey
n (Austral inf) → junges Känguru
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