Koala Definition

kō-älə
koalas
noun
koalas
An Australian, tailless, tree-dwelling animal that is the only species (Phascolarctos cinereus) of a family (Phascolarctidae) of marsupials with thick, gray fur, sharp claws, and large, tufted ears: it resembles a small bear and feeds exclusively on eucalyptus leaves and buds.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
koala
Plural:
koalas

Origin of Koala

  • Probably from misreading of earlier coola, koolah from Dharuk gula, gulawany

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Dharug gula or gulawany.

    From Wiktionary

Koala Sentence Examples

  • It may be added that there are some marsupials, such as the wombat, koala, marsupial ant-eater and the dasyures, FIG.

  • The extremely exotic flair of Koala designs might make you think they came from one of the more daring South American collections, but Koala Swimwear is made right in the good old USA.

  • A dream of mine is to cuddle a baby koala in Australia.

  • If you are in any way inhibited, read no farther because Koala swimwear isn't for the faint of heart.

  • For those men that aren't afraid to show off their assets, but want a slightly tamer suit, Koala still offers the standard speedo-type swimsuit bottoms, but in colors and fabrics that are still quite attention grabbing.

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Words Starting With

KKOKOA

Words Ending With

ALAALA

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koala

Words Starting With K and Ending With A

Starts With K & Ends With AStarts With KO & Ends With AStarts With K & Ends With LA

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5 Letter Words5 Letter Words Starting With K5 Letter Words Ending With A