koala

Speech parts

1. koala - Noun

2. Koala - Proper noun

Meaning

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 dictionary

Synonyms

native bear koala bear Phascolarctos cinereus kangaroo bear bandicoot kangaroo possum opossum meerkat marsupial phalanger red panda euro wombat wallaby

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Hypernyms

animal possum opossum phalanger

Phrases with the word

koala subiens koala bears phascolarctos koala koala kid

Anagrams

lakao Kalao

Examples

Aboriginal traditional owners recommended the name of the new park - Guula Ngurra - which means "koala country". Source: Internet

A koala clings to a tree in a Queensland bushfire zone. Source: Internet

A photo of Boyle holding a rescued koala in a blanket amidst charred trees in the background, taken by his sister-in-law Renae Bruce, was posted on social media and soon garnered media attention from major news outlets. Source: Internet

A recording of the damage, obtained by CBS News, shows masses of burned koala bodies lying on the ground while kangaroo try to flee the flames in the forests. Source: Internet

At least a billion animals have been killed, wiping out multiple species of native Australian wildlife, including 30 per cent of the world's koala population. Source: Internet

A sick koala at a veterinary hospital in Sydney, Australia. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

koa finch koa wilt koaita koala bear koala bears koala fucker