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Definition of kowari

kowari

/kəˈwɑːri/
ko · wa · ri
Plural:kowaris
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• noun

1

Australian A small, carnivorous marsupial (Dasyuroides byrnei) native to the dry grasslands and deserts of central Australia, distinguished by a prominent black brush-like tuft of fur on the end of its tail.

Example

"During the nocturnal wildlife survey in the Simpson Desert, researchers were thrilled to spot a rare kowari hunting for insects and small lizards."

• Rhymes for kowari

• Nearby Words

kotex
kouprey
kousa dogwood
kowari
kowtow
koyukuk
krait

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from the Diyari language (an Australian Aboriginal language) word 'kawari'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kowari. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kowari
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