koala bear

/koʊˈɑlə bɛr/
/kəʊˈɑlə bɛə/
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Other forms: koala bears

Definitions of koala bear
  1. noun
    sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark
    synonyms: Phascolarctos cinereus, kangaroo bear, koala, native bear
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    type of:
    opossum, phalanger, possum
    small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails
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