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Definition of Koala
1. Noun. Sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark.
Exact synonyms: Kangaroo Bear, Koala Bear, Native Bear, Phascolarctos Cinereus
Generic synonyms: Opossum, Phalanger, Possum
Generic synonyms: Opossum, Phalanger, Possum
Definition of Koala
1. n. A tailless marsupial (Phascolarctos cinereus), found in Australia. The female carries her young on the back of her neck. Called also Australian bear, native bear, and native sloth.
Definition of Koala
1. Noun. A tree-dwelling marsupial that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Koala
1. an Australian mammal [n -S]
Medical Definition of Koala
1. A tailless marsupial (Phascolarctos cinereus), found in Australia. The female carries her young on the back of her neck. Synonym: Australian bear, native bear, and native sloth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)