Meaning of the word wallaby in English

What does wallaby mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wallaby

US /ˈwɑː.lə.bi/
UK /ˈwɒl.ə.bi/
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Noun

a small or medium-sized macropod native to Australia and New Guinea, similar to a kangaroo but smaller

Example:
We saw a wallaby hopping through the bush.
The zoo has a special enclosure for its wallabies.
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