numbat
9.9
A small Australian animal with a long nose that eats termites
- noun
- /ˈnʌm.bæt/
- Australian
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numbat
- And in case you don't know, a numbat is an endangered insectivorous marsupial from WA with distinctive regal markings down its back.
Examples
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The numbat is a small marsupial that primarily feeds on termites.
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In Western Australia, the numbat has become one of the most endangered marsupials.
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Due to habitat loss, the numbat population has significantly declined over the years.
Synonyms
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9.9
A small Australian animal with a pouch, long snout, and strong claws that eats termites and is almost extinct
is described as endangered rather than nearly extinct
9.9
A small Australian animal with a pouch that eats termites and has stripes
is the endangered small insectivorous marsupial with long snout and claws
9.9
A small Australian animal with a pouch, long snout, and strong claws that eats termites
is the endangered insect eater known for its long snout and strong claws
Surface Forms
Etymology
Numbat comes from a local Aboriginal Australian word that people used to name this animal, so the English name is simply the same local name. That's why numbat still means the small, termite-eating pouch animal native to Western Australia.