Tasmanian devil
noun
a small, predacious marsupial, Sarcophilus harrisii, of Tasmania, having a black coat with white patches: its dwindling population is now confined to isolated areas.
Origin of Tasmanian devil
First recorded in 1885–90
British Dictionary definitions for tasmanian devil
Tasmanian devil
noun
a small ferocious carnivorous marsupial, Sarcophilus harrisi, of Tasmania, having black fur with pale markings, strong jaws, and short legs: family Dasyuridae
Also called: ursine dasyure