koala
noun/koʊˈɑlə/
Frequency rank: #12,537 most common English word
Meaning
a tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia that feeds mainly on eucalyptus leaves.
Example sentence
During our trip to Australia, we spotted koala sleeping in a eucalyptus tree.
Synonyms & related words
- marsupial
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