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Definition of woylie

woylie

/ˈwɔɪli/
woy · lie
Plural:woylies
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woylie Lexical Profile

woylie Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian A small, critically endangered marsupial (Bettongia penicillata) native to Australia, also known as the brush-tailed bettong, recognized for its prehensile tail and its ecological role in dispersing fungi spores.

Example

"Conservationists have established predator-proof sanctuaries to protect the remaining populations of the woylie from feral cats and foxes."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-19th century from the Nyungar (Noongar) language of southwestern Australia, where it is known as 'walyi'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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