wombat

American  

[wom-bat] / ˈwɒm bæt /

noun

1. any of several stocky, burrowing, herbivorous marsupials of the family Vombatidae, of Australia, about the size of a badger.

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wombat British  

/ ˈwɒmbæt /

noun

1. any of various burrowing herbivorous Australian marsupials, esp Vombatus ursinus , constituting the family Vombatidae and having short limbs, a heavy body, and coarse dense fur

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Etymology

Origin of wombat

First recorded in 1790–1800, wombat is from the Dharuk word wom-bat

Example Sentences

In fact, what Zeke felt fold over him was not the barbed cage of a giant robot pelican suit, but the tough muscles of a wombat.

From Literature

She appeared to be laughing and running away from the distraught mother wombat.

From BBC

In the second part of her statement, Jones launches a scathing attack on Australia's animal culling laws, including wombats, kangaroos, horses, deer and pigs.

From BBC

"There has never been a better time to be a baby wombat," Burke said in a short statement on Friday celebrating Jones' departure.

From BBC

Baby wombats share a strong bond with their mothers, and any separation can be distressing and harmful, conservationists say.

From BBC