Koala: meaning, definitions and examples

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koala

 

[ kษ™สŠหˆษ‘หlษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

The koala is a tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia. They are known for their thick gray fur, large ears, and distinctive black nose. Koalas are primarily herbivorous, feeding almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves. These creatures exhibit unique adaptations to their diet, as eucalyptus leaves are tough and toxic to most animals. Their slow metabolism allows them to conserve energy while digesting these leaves over long periods.

Synonyms

bear-like animal, marsupial

Examples of usage

  • I saw a koala at the zoo yesterday.
  • Koalas sleep up to 18 hours a day.
  • The koala is a symbol of Australian wildlife.
  • Koalas are often wrongly referred to as bears.

Translations

Translations of the word "koala" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เค†เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Koala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koala

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใ‚ขใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท koala

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ koala

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koala

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”์•Œ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุงู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koala

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koala

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€ƒๆ‹‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณala

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koala

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ koala

Etymology

The word 'koala' comes from the Dharug word 'gula', referring to the animal native to the southeastern parts of Australia. The term was first recorded in the early 19th century, as European explorers and colonists began to document the unique flora and fauna of Australia. The koala was initially thought to be a bear due to its appearance, leading to the common misnomer 'koala bear', though it is more closely related to wombats than bears. The koala's image gained popularity in the early 20th century, becoming an iconic symbol of Australian wildlife and culture. Today, the koala is recognized not only for its distinctive features but also for its conservation status, as habitat loss and disease pose significant threats to its population. Conservation efforts have been initiated to protect this beloved marsupial and its habitat.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,628, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.