KOALA

koala, koala bear, kangaroo bear, native bear, Phascolarctos cinereus

(noun) sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

koala (plural koalas)

A tree-dwelling marsupial, Phascolarctos cinereus, that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia.

Synonyms

• (marsupial): Phascolarctos cinereus, koala bear, native bear (obsolete), native monkey (obsolete)

Anagrams

• Kalao, lakao

Source: Wiktionary


Ko*a"la, n.

Definition: A tailless marsupial (Phascolarctos cinereus), found in Australia. The female carries her young on the back of her neck. Called also Australian bear, native bear, and native sloth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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