1. a small marsupial mammal native to Australia and New Guinea with a long pointed snout and strong claws for digging

Examples

• The bandicoot emerged from its burrow at dusk to search for insects.
• We spotted a bandicoot digging for grubs in the garden.
• The long-nosed bandicoot is found throughout eastern Australia.
• Bandicoots use their sharp claws to excavate small holes in the ground.
• The bilby is sometimes called a rabbit-eared bandicoot.
• Conservation efforts are helping protect endangered bandicoot species.