Meaning of the word panda in English

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panda

US /ˈpæn.də/
UK /ˈpæn.də/
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Noun

1.

a large bear-like mammal with characteristic black and white markings, native to China. It feeds almost entirely on bamboo and has a greatly enlarged wrist bone that functions as an opposable thumb.

Example:
The giant panda is an endangered species.
We saw a cute baby panda at the zoo.
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