What is another word for Wallaroo?

Pronunciation: [wˈɒlɐɹˌuː] (IPA)

Wallaroo is a specific term used for a medium-sized kangaroo with thick fur and short ears. It is a unique animal found in Australia and is closely related to the wallaby. However, there are other synonyms used to refer to wallaroo such as hill kangaroo, euro, and eleganter. They all describe the physical appearance and habitat of the animal which is usually in rocky or hilly areas in Australia. The wallaroo is a significant part of Australia's ecosystem and is respected by Australian Indigenous communities. It is important to preserve this species and use the right terms when discussing them in order to protect their habitat and ensure their survival.

What are the hypernyms for Wallaroo?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Wallaroo

The miners who had left the Burra for goldseeking gradually came back, and the nine remarkable copper mines of Moonta and Wallaroo attracted the Cornishmen, who preferred steady wages and homes to the diminishing chances of Ballarat and Bendigo where machinery and deep sinking demanded capital, and the miners were paid by the week.
"An Autobiography"
Catherine Helen Spence
The Moonta and Wallaroo district was still richer in that precious metal.
"The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon"
José Maria Gordon
Mrs. Strong tells of a party who came from H.M.S. Wallaroo on one Thanksgiving Day, when "the kitchen department was in great excitement over that foreign bird the turkey" and all was confusion.
"The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson for Boys and Girls"
Jacqueline M. Overton

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