wombat

Noun

Meaning

Any one of three species of Australian burrowing marsupials of the genus Phascolomys, especially the common species (P. ursinus). They are nocturnal in their habits, and feed mostly on roots.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bandicoot lark kangaroo possum bilby bar koala opossum thud marsupial phalanger euro waldo wallaby dasyurid
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Hypernyms

marsupial pouched mammal

Phrases with the word

blind as a wombat

Examples

I liked the koala, wallaby, and I chilled with a kangaroo a bit. There was a wombat that I quite enjoyed also. Todd Barry

When you are about to die, a wombat is better than no company at all. Roger Zelazny

Attacks on humans Humans can receive puncture wounds from wombat claws, as well as bites. Source: Internet

Due to the protection of the species, wombat meat as food is no longer part of mainstream Australian cuisine, but wombat stew was once one of the few truly Australian dishes. Source: Internet

An alternative is to buy a preconstructed (or " turnkey ") wombat. Source: Internet

Footprints of its feet have been found showing a covering of hair which indicates it had a coat similar to a modern wombat. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

womb-child womb-to-tomb womban wombat trail wombchild wombful