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Definition of Wallaby
1. Noun. Any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly colored.
Generic synonyms: Kangaroo
Specialized synonyms: Common Wallaby, Macropus Agiles, Hare Wallaby, Kangaroo Hare, Nail-tailed Kangaroo, Nail-tailed Wallaby, Rock Kangaroo, Rock Wallaby, Paddymelon, Pademelon, Tree Kangaroo, Tree Wallaby
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. Noun. Any of several species of marsupial; usually smaller and stockier than kangaroos ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Wallaby
1. a small kangaroo [n -BIES]
Medical Definition of Wallaby
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Origin: From a native name.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Wallaby
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