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dasyure (dăsˈĭ‑ūr), n. [Gr. δασύς thick, shaggy + οὐρά tail: cf. F. dasyure.]
    1. (Zool.) A carnivorous catlike marsupial quadruped of Australia, belonging to the genus Dasyurus, called also native cat. There are several species.

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    2. (Zool.) any of several related animals, such as the Tasmanian devil; -- called also ursine dasyure.

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