Etymology

koala

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Today it means: A tree-dwelling marsupial, Phascolarctos cinereus, that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia. Full definition →

Dharug gula
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koala · noun1

  1. Dharug · borrowed fromgula
  2. English todaykoala

From Dharug gula or gulawany.

Koala · proper noun2

  1. French · borrowed fromKoala
  2. English todayKoala

From French Koala, from West Africa.

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