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Definition of common wombat

common wombat

Plural:common wombats
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Australian A large, herbivorous, burrowing marsupial (Vombatus ursinus) native to the cooler and wetter parts of southern and eastern Australia, including Tasmania, characterized by its coarse fur, short rounded ears, and a bare, hairless nose.

Example

"During our twilight hike in Tasmania, we were lucky enough to spot a common wombat emerging from its burrow to forage for roots and native grasses."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Common wombat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/common-wombat
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