What is "macropod"

Macropod \Mac"ro*pod\, n. [Macro- + -pod.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of a group of maioid crabs remarkable for the length of their legs; -- called also spider crab.

n. 1 A marsupial of the family Macropodidae, which includes the kangaroos, wallaby, tree kangaroos and pademelons. 2 Any one of a group of maioid crabs remarkable for the length of their legs; — called also spider crab.

Macropod may refer to:

• The marsupial family Macropodidae, which includes kangaroos, wallabies, tree-kangaroos, pademelons, and several others
• The marsupial suborder Macropodiformes, which includes kangaroos, wallabies and allies, bettongs, potoroos, and rat kangaroos