Definition of Wallaby

1. Noun. Any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly colored.


Definition of Wallaby

1. n. Any one of numerous species of kangaroos belonging to the genus Halmaturus, native of Australia and Tasmania, especially the smaller species, as the brush kangaroo (H. Bennettii) and the pademelon (H. thetidis). The wallabies chiefly inhabit the wooded district and bushy plains.

2. n. Any one of numerous species of kangaroos belonging to the genus Halmaturus, native of Australia and Tasmania, especially the smaller species, as the brush kangaroo (H. Bennettii) and the pademelon (H. thetidis). The wallabies chiefly inhabit the wooded district and bushy plains.

Definition of Wallaby

1. a small kangaroo [n -BIES]

Medical Definition of Wallaby

1. Origin: From a native name. Any one of numerous species of kangaroos belonging to the genus Halmaturus, native of Australia and Tasmania, especially the smaller species, as the brush kangaroo (H. Bennettii) and the pademelon (H. Thetidis). The wallabies chiefly inhabit the wooded district and bushy plains. Alternative forms: wallabee, and whallabee. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wallaby

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wall-paperer
wall-plat
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wallaba
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wallabies
wallaby (current term)
wallaby (current term)
Wallace
Wallace Carothers
Wallace Hume Carothers
Wallace Stevens
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wallaroo
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Walla Walla
wallbird
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