koala

noun/koʊˈɑlə/

Frequency rank: #12,537 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia that feeds mainly on eucalyptus leaves.

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Example sentence

During our trip to Australia, we spotted a sleepy koala resting in a eucalyptus tree.

Synonyms & related words

  • marsupial

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