What does "macropod" mean?

A marsupial of the family Macropodidae, which includes the kangaroos, wallabies, tree kangaroos and pademelons.

What is a synonym for "macropod"?

Common synonyms include: kangaroo, potoroo, wallabies, wallaby.

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A marsupial of the family Macropodidae, which includes the kangaroos, wallabies, tree kangaroos and pademelons.

From macro- + -pod, after Latin Macropodidae. Compare micropod.