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koala Definition

koa·la (kō ä)

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.. .

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