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Definition of wallaroo

wallaroo

/ˌwɑːləˈruː/
wal · la · roo
Plural:wallaroos
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• noun

1

Australian A stocky, moderately large marsupial of the genus Macropus (or Osphranter) native to Australia, intermediate in size between a kangaroo and a wallaby, typically found in rocky and mountainous terrain.

Example

"While hiking through the rocky outcrops of the outback, the group spotted a wallaroo gracefully navigating the rugged terrain."

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• Rhymes for wallaroo

• Nearby Words

wallaby
wallago
wallaman
wallaroo
wallboard
wallchart
wallcovering

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Dharug language (an Indigenous language of the Sydney area in Australia) word 'walaru', referring to this specific type of large macropod.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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