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Definition of numbat

numbat

/ˈnʌm.bæt/
num · bat
Plural:numbats
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• noun

1

Australian A small, endangered, diurnal marsupial native to Western Australia, characterized by a reddish-brown coat with prominent white transverse stripes across its back and a diet consisting almost exclusively of termites.

Example

"Conservationists are employing captive breeding programs to rebuild the native numbat population after decades of decline caused by introduced predators."

• Nearby Words

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nullify
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number
numbering
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-19th century from the Noongar language of southwestern Australia, in which the animal is called 'noombat'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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