banderole, banderolle

[BANDROL.] băn'-di-côot, * băn′-di-cote, s. [Anglo Indian name, from Telugu pand i - kokku = pigrat.] 1. A name given to the Mus giganteus of Hardwicke. It is as large as a rabbit, and is found in India. It feeds on grain. 2. The English name given to a genus of Marsupial quadrupeds, named from their resemblance to the above species. They constitute the genus Per a me les or the family Peramelidæ, and are found in Australia. There are several species. They are sometimes called Bandicoot Rats. [PER AM ELIDE.] băn'-died, pa. par. [BANDY, v.] băn-di-lëer, s. [BANDOLEER.] bănd'-ing, pr. par. & a. [BAND (1), v.]