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Definition of koala

koala

/koʊˈɑː.lə/
ko · a · la
Plural:koalas
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• noun

1

A stout, tailless arboreal marsupial (Phascolarctos cinereus) native to eastern and southern Australia, characterized by its large head, round fluffy ears, distinct spoon-shaped nose, and a highly specialized diet consisting primarily of eucalyptus leaves.

Example

"During our hike through the Australian bushland, we spotted a wild koala sleeping peacefully in the fork of a eucalyptus tree."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although widely referred to colloquially as a 'koala bear', the animal is a marsupial and is entirely unrelated to bears.

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• Nearby Words

knotweed
knoxville
koa
koala
kobe
kobuk
koel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 18th century from Dharug (an Indigenous Australian language of the Sydney region) 'gula' or 'kula'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Koala. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/koala
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