Bilby Definition
bĭlbē
bilbies
noun
An omnivorous burrow-dwelling bandicoot (Macrotis lagotis) of arid regions of Australia, having long ears, a long, tapering snout, and strong forelegs with long claws.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- macrotis-lagotis
- rabbit bandicoot
- rabbit-eared bandicoot
Other Word Forms of Bilby
Noun
Singular:
bilby
Plural:
bilbiesOrigin of Bilby
Yuwaalaraay (Pama-Nyungan language of southeast-central Australia) bilbi
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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