koala
koala
Definition
koa·la (kō ä′lə)
noun
an Australian, tailless, tree-dwelling animal that is the only species (Phascolarctos cinereus) of a family (Phascolarticidae) 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
Etymology: < kūlla, native name in Australia
koala
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- cuddle: Some went on trips to the Blue Mountains, others to beaches, whilst some cuddled koalas.
- include: Other attractions include koalas high in the treetops and the spectacle of thousands of Australian fur seals swimming and lazing on Seal Rocks.
Adjective modifier
- gripping: Have you ever tried to spread a lovely gripping koala on toast?
- cuddly: I've been to the Zoo and to a wildlife park full of cuddly koalas, stalker kangaroos and sneezing deers.
Modifies a noun
- bear: Audiences love him from the moment he walks on stage, looking not unlike a cuddly koala bear.
- owner: Koala owners should note that just like commercial machines, milk drying onto the steam arm can be hard to remove.
Noun used with modifier
- toy: She has a collection of soft toy koalas, which at the last count numbers 62 and rising.
- tube: Test tube baby koalas unveiled Technique approaching success.. .
- baby: Test tube baby koalas unveiled Technique approaching success.. .
- test: Test tube baby koalas unveiled Technique approaching success.. .
