wallaroos

/ˌwɑləˈruz/ /ˌwɔləˈruz/

Meanings

noun

Any of three closely related species of moderately large macropods, intermediate in size between the kangaroos and the wallabies.

Examples :

"At the wildlife park, the wallaroos, noticeably smaller than the kangaroos but bigger than the wallabies, grazed peacefully in their enclosure. "

noun

The common wallaroo, Macropus robustus; the most common and widespread species of the three.

Examples :

"While hiking in the Australian outback, we saw a family of wallaroos resting in the shade of a eucalyptus tree, blending in with the rocky terrain. "

animal nature biology

Related Words

eucalyptus noun

/ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/

Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.

"The koala munched happily on the eucalyptus leaves. "

widespread adjective

/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

"The flu was widespread throughout the school, with many students absent. "

moderately adverb

/ˈmɑdərɪtli/ /ˈmɒdərɪtli/

In a moderate manner.

"During the debate, they disagreed plainly, but moderately."

noticeably adverb

/ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbəli/

(manner) In a noticeable way.

"We all saw it: he paled noticeably."

macropods noun

/ˈmækroʊpɒdz/ /ˈmækroʊpɑːdz/

A marsupial of the family Macropodidae, which includes the kangaroos, wallabies, tree kangaroos and pademelons.

"In Australia, many farmers are concerned about protecting their crops from hungry macropods like kangaroos. "

intermediate noun

/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/

Anything in an intermediate position.

"The intermediate level of Spanish class is a good fit for students who already know some basic vocabulary. "

kangaroos noun

/ˌkæŋɡəˈruz/ /ˌkæŋɡəˈruːz/

A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

"While visiting Australia, we saw many kangaroos hopping across the open fields. "

wallabies noun

/ˈwɑləbiz/ /ˈwɒləbiz/

Any of several species of marsupial; usually smaller and stockier than kangaroos

"While hiking in Australia, we spotted a group of wallabies hopping through the bush. "

peacefully adverb

/ˈpiːsfəli/

In a peaceful manner.

"The children played peacefully in the park, sharing toys and laughing. "

wallaroo noun

/ˌwɒləˈɹuː/ /ˌwɑləˈɹu/

Any of three closely related species of moderately large macropods, intermediate in size between the kangaroos and the wallabies.

"The zookeeper pointed out the wallaroo, a medium-sized marsupial, in the enclosure. "

wildlife noun

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/

Animals, plants, and fungi, not normally domesticated, often to the exclusion of plants, fungi, fish, insects and other invertebrates, and microscopic plants and animals; hence:

"The park is a haven for local wildlife, with deer, birds, and squirrels roaming freely. "

enclosure noun

/ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/

Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

"There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo."