Wallaby: meaning, definitions and examples
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wallaby
[ หwษl.ษ.bi ]
animal species
A wallaby is a small to medium-sized marsupial that belongs to the family Macropodidae. They are native to Australia and nearby islands and are known for their powerful hind legs and large feet, which help them to hop efficiently. Wallabies are generally smaller than kangaroos and have a more compact build.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wallaby hops gracefully across the grass.
- We saw a wallaby grazing near the campsite.
- Wallabies are often found in bushland areas.
- The wallaby has a pouch for carrying its young.
- After sunset, the wallabies become more active.
Translations
Translations of the word "wallaby" in other languages:
๐ต๐น wallaby
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคฒเคฌเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Wallaby
๐ฎ๐ฉ wallaby
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฐะปะฐะฑั
๐ต๐ฑ wallaby
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใฉใใผ
๐ซ๐ท wallaby
๐ช๐ธ wallaby
๐น๐ท wallaby
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ผ๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุงุจู
๐จ๐ฟ wallaby
๐ธ๐ฐ wallaby
๐จ๐ณ ่ข้ผ
๐ธ๐ฎ wallaby
๐ฎ๐ธ wallaby
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะฐะปะปะฐะฑะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ wallaby
๐ฒ๐ฝ wallaby
Etymology
The word 'wallaby' originates from the Dharug language, which is spoken by the Aboriginal people of the Sydney area. It was first documented in the mid-19th century, during the time when European settlers began to explore and colonize Australia. The term is believed to have come from the word 'walabi,' which referred to a small kangaroo-like animal. Over time, the term became widely adopted in English to refer to these small to medium-sized marsupials that are distinct from kangaroos. Wallabies are a notable part of Australia's unique biodiversity and have captured the interest of both ecologists and the general public alike.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,660 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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