Bilby

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪlbi/

Definitions of bilby

noun A small, nocturnal marsupial native to Australia, known for its long ears and pointed nose.

Example Sentences

A1 A bilby is a small Australian marsupial.

A2 The bilby is known for its long ears and silky fur.

B1 Conservation efforts are in place to protect the bilby population.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of bilbies in their natural habitat.

C1 The bilby is a nocturnal animal that burrows underground to create its home.

C2 The bilby plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem of the Australian outback.

Examples of bilby in a Sentence

formal The bilby is a nocturnal marsupial native to Australia.

informal I saw a cute little bilby at the wildlife sanctuary.

slang Check out that cool bilby hopping around!

figurative The bilby symbolizes the unique wildlife found in the Australian outback.

Grammatical Forms of bilby

• past tense: bilbied
• plural: bilibies
• comparative: more bilby
• superlative: most bilby
• present tense: bilbies
• future tense: will bilby
• perfect tense: have bilbied
• continuous tense: is bilbying
• singular: bilby
• positive degree: bilby
• infinitive: to bilby
• gerund: bilbying
• participle: bilbyed

Origin and Evolution of bilby

First Known Use: 1925 year

Language of Origin: Aboriginal Australian

Story behind the word: The word 'bilby' is believed to have originated from an Aboriginal language in Australia.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a specific type of bandicoot found in Australia, the term 'bilby' has since become the common name for the greater bilby, a marsupial native to the country.