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