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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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